Lexington, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lexington Police Department serves the city of Lexington, VA in Lexington City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 158 violent crimes and 235 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.6 per 100k residents, which is 75.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 26.6 per 100k, 83.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 AAnnual Rate26.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate26.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents235 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate26.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents211 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 26.6 | A | 158 | 106.2 | -75.0% |
| Property Crime | 26.6 | A | 235 | 163.6 | -83.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.3 | A | 25 | 22.3 | -40.3% |
| Larceny | 26.6 | A | 211 | 116.4 | -77.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Buena Vista | 6 miles | A 15.2 | A 30.4 | Violent: 42.7% lower Property: 14.5% higher |
| Amherst | 19 miles | A 46.9 | A 93.7 | Violent: 76.5% higher Property: 253.0% higher |
| Clifton Forge | 21 miles | A 58.8 | B 117.6 | Violent: 121.4% higher Property: 342.9% higher |
| Lynchburg | 30 miles | D 163.5 | C 177.3 | Violent: 515.8% higher Property: 567.9% higher |