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Westmoreland County, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Westmoreland County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 222 violent crimes and 244 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.7 per 100k residents, which is -28.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 50.5 per 100k, -69.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate75.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate25.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate50.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate25.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents171 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate25.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime75.7B222106.2-28.7%
Property Crime50.5A244163.6-69.1%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape25.3F113.5+614.0%
Robbery0.0A45.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A3622.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A3024.0-100.0%
Larceny25.3A171116.4-78.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft25.3C4322.2+13.9%

Crime Trends

Agencies

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