Dayton, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Dayton Police Department serves the city of Dayton, VA in Rockingham County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 47 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.8 per 100k residents, which is 45.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate57.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.8 | A | 47 | 106.2 | -45.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg | 5 miles | B 86.4 | C 149.2 | Violent: 49.6% higher Property: N/A |
| Bridgewater | 8 miles | A 29.7 | A 44.5 | Violent: 48.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Broadway | 8 miles | A 23.3 | A 69.8 | Violent: 59.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Grottoes | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Elkton | 17 miles | A 33.1 | A 66.2 | Violent: 42.7% lower Property: N/A |