Lynchburg, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lynchburg Police Department serves the city of Lynchburg, VA in Lynchburg City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 8,959 violent crimes and 8,425 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 163.5 per 100k residents, which is 53.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 177.3 per 100k, 8.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 DAnnual Rate163.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,959 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents249 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,137 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate177.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,425 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,048 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate130.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,312 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,033 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 163.5 | D | 8959 | 106.2 | +53.9% |
| Property Crime | 177.3 | C | 8425 | 163.6 | +8.4% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 162 | 3.5 | -64.4% |
| Robbery | 3.8 | A | 249 | 5.8 | -35.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.1 | C | 1137 | 22.3 | -9.6% |
| Burglary | 23.9 | C | 1048 | 24.0 | -0.5% |
| Larceny | 130.8 | C | 6312 | 116.4 | +12.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.6 | C | 1033 | 22.2 | +2.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altavista | 14 miles | D 151.2 | F 393.1 | Violent: 7.5% lower Property: 121.7% higher |
| Brookneal | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Amherst | 16 miles | A 46.9 | A 93.7 | Violent: 71.3% lower Property: 47.2% lower |
| Bedford | 18 miles | F 206.6 | C 177.1 | Violent: 26.4% higher Property: 0.1% lower |
| Buena Vista | 25 miles | A 15.2 | A 30.4 | Violent: 90.7% lower Property: 82.9% lower |