Staunton, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Staunton Police Department serves the city of Staunton, VA in Staunton City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,828 violent crimes and 2,432 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 119.4 per 100k residents, which is 12.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 127.1 per 100k, 22.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 CAnnual Rate119.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,828 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate127.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,432 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents187 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate104.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,100 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 119.4 | C | 1828 | 106.2 | +12.4% |
| Property Crime | 127.1 | B | 2432 | 163.6 | -22.3% |
| Rape | 7.7 | F | 62 | 3.5 | +117.7% |
| Robbery | 3.9 | B | 26 | 5.8 | -33.8% |
| Burglary | 15.4 | A | 187 | 24.0 | -35.9% |
| Larceny | 104.0 | B | 2100 | 116.4 | -10.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.7 | A | 112 | 22.2 | -65.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro | 11 miles | B 82.3 | B 142.9 | Violent: 31.1% lower Property: 12.4% higher |
| Dayton | 19 miles | A 57.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 51.6% lower Property: N/A |
| Harrisonburg | 23 miles | B 86.4 | C 149.2 | Violent: 27.6% lower Property: 17.4% higher |
| Bridgewater | 26 miles | A 29.7 | A 44.5 | Violent: 75.2% lower Property: 65.0% lower |
| Broadway | 26 miles | A 23.3 | A 69.8 | Violent: 80.5% lower Property: 45.1% lower |