Pennington Gap, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pennington Gap Police Department serves the city of Pennington Gap, VA in Lee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 63 violent crimes and 222 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 62.9 per 100k residents, which is 40.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 62.9 per 100k, 61.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate62.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate62.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate62.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate62.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 62.9 | A | 63 | 106.2 | -40.8% |
| Property Crime | 62.9 | A | 222 | 163.6 | -61.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 62.9 | F | 15 | 22.3 | +182.4% |
| Larceny | 62.9 | A | 177 | 116.4 | -46.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesville | 0 miles | C 116.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 85.7% higher Property: N/A |
| Big Stone Gap | 23 miles | D 156.6 | C 156.6 | Violent: 149.1% higher Property: 149.1% higher |
| Gate City | 31 miles | A 49.4 | A 49.4 | Violent: 21.4% lower Property: 21.4% lower |
| Norton | 32 miles | B 83.9 | F 1062.3 | Violent: 33.4% higher Property: 1590.3% higher |
| Weber City | 32 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 80.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 28.5% higher |