Culpeper, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Culpeper Police Department serves the city of Culpeper, VA in Culpeper County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,773 violent crimes and 1,600 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.6 per 100k residents, which is 6.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 156.6 per 100k, 4.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 CAnnual Rate99.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,773 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents110 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate156.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,600 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate128.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,457 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 99.6 | C | 1773 | 106.2 | -6.2% |
| Property Crime | 156.6 | C | 1600 | 163.6 | -4.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.5 | A | 110 | 22.3 | -57.4% |
| Burglary | 4.7 | A | 44 | 24.0 | -80.3% |
| Larceny | 128.1 | C | 1457 | 116.4 | +10.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.0 | B | 90 | 22.2 | -14.4% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordonsville | 16 miles | F 199.9 | D 199.9 | Violent: 100.6% higher Property: 27.7% higher |
| Orange | 17 miles | C 115.7 | C 192.8 | Violent: 16.1% higher Property: 23.1% higher |
| Remington | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Warrenton | 20 miles | A 48.7 | A 77.9 | Violent: 51.2% lower Property: 50.3% lower |
| Luray | 29 miles | A 62.0 | A 41.4 | Violent: 37.7% lower Property: 73.6% lower |