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Salem, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Salem Police Department serves the city of Salem, VA in Salem City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,395 violent crimes and 2,453 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 97.6 per 100k residents, which is 8.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 117.2 per 100k, 28.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 C
Annual Rate97.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,395 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate117.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,453 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents231 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate105.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,999 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents211 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime97.6C1395106.2-8.1%
Property Crime117.2B2453163.6-28.4%
Burglary3.9A23124.0-83.7%
Larceny105.4C1999116.4-9.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.8A21122.2-64.8%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Roanoke 5 miles
F 252.8
F 309.5
Violent: 158.9% higher
Property: 164.2% higher
Vinton 9 miles
B 87.1
B 136.8
Violent: 10.8% lower
Property: 16.8% higher
Blacksburg 20 miles
A 32.6
A 39.1
Violent: 66.6% lower
Property: 66.6% lower
Rocky Mount 21 miles
F 222.1
F 262.5
Violent: 127.5% higher
Property: 124.0% higher
Christiansburg 22 miles
B 94.6
F 292.7
Violent: 3.1% lower
Property: 149.8% higher