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Martinsville, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Martinsville Police Department serves the city of Martinsville, VA in Martinsville City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,072 violent crimes and 1,507 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 108.2 per 100k residents, which is 1.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 115.4 per 100k, 29.4% 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 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 C
Annual Rate108.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,072 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate28.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents196 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate115.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,507 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate86.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,187 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime108.2C1072106.2+1.9%
Property Crime115.4B1507163.6-29.4%
Rape7.2F413.5+103.9%
Aggravated Assault28.9D19622.3+29.7%
Burglary14.4A18824.0-39.9%
Larceny86.6B1187116.4-25.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.2A12622.2-67.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Gender Non-Conforming 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Rocky Mount 23 miles
F 222.1
F 262.5
Violent: 105.2% higher
Property: 127.4% higher
Danville 26 miles
F 197.2
D 225.7
Violent: 82.2% higher
Property: 95.5% higher
Chatham 27 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Gretna 27 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Hurt 27 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A