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Emporia, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Emporia Police Department serves the city of Emporia, VA in Emporia City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 690 violent crimes and 899 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 260.5 per 100k residents, which is 145.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 297.7 per 100k, 81.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 F
Annual Rate260.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents690 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate37.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate297.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents899 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate55.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate241.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents740 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime260.5F690106.2+145.2%
Property Crime297.7F899163.6+81.9%
Aggravated Assault37.2F6722.3+67.2%
Burglary55.8F9724.0+132.3%
Larceny241.9F740116.4+107.8%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Lawrenceville 18 miles
C 98.3
N/A 0.0
Violent: 62.2% lower
Property: N/A
South Hill 33 miles
D 146.2
F 396.8
Violent: 43.9% lower
Property: 33.3% higher
Franklin 34 miles
F 325.1
F 289.0
Violent: 24.8% higher
Property: 2.9% lower
Petersburg 36 miles
D 134.6
D 260.3
Violent: 48.3% lower
Property: 12.6% lower
Blackstone 37 miles
B 90.3
C 150.5
Violent: 65.3% lower
Property: 49.4% lower