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Harrisonburg, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Harrisonburg Police Department serves the city of Harrisonburg, VA in Harrisonburg City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,877 violent crimes and 4,585 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 86.4 per 100k residents, which is 18.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 149.2 per 100k, 8.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 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 B
Annual Rate86.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,877 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents413 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate149.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,585 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents373 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate129.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,973 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents223 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime86.4B2877106.2-18.7%
Property Crime149.2C4585163.6-8.8%
Rape2.0A1343.5-44.6%
Robbery7.8D635.8+34.9%
Aggravated Assault5.9A41322.3-73.5%
Burglary11.8A37324.0-51.0%
Larceny129.6C3973116.4+11.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.8A22322.2-64.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 3
Anti-Black or African American 3
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Bridgewater 4 miles
A 29.7
A 44.5
Violent: 65.7% lower
Property: 70.2% lower
Broadway 4 miles
A 23.3
A 69.8
Violent: 73.1% lower
Property: 53.2% lower
Grottoes 4 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Dayton 5 miles
A 57.8
N/A 0.0
Violent: 33.1% lower
Property: N/A
Timberville 13 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A