Waynesboro, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Waynesboro Police Department serves the city of Waynesboro, VA in Waynesboro City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,528 violent crimes and 2,270 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.3 per 100k residents, which is 22.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 142.9 per 100k, 12.7% 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 BRape
Grade DAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 82.3 | B | 1528 | 106.2 | -22.5% |
| Property Crime | 142.9 | B | 2270 | 163.6 | -12.7% |
| Rape | 4.3 | D | 67 | 3.5 | +22.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.3 | B | 180 | 22.3 | -22.2% |
| Larceny | 129.9 | C | 1859 | 116.4 | +11.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.0 | A | 200 | 22.2 | -41.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton | 11 miles | C 119.4 | B 127.1 | Violent: 45.1% higher Property: 11.1% lower |
| Charlottesville | 23 miles | D 158.2 | F 283.0 | Violent: 92.3% higher Property: 98.1% higher |
| Dayton | 24 miles | A 57.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 29.8% lower Property: N/A |
| Harrisonburg | 27 miles | B 86.4 | C 149.2 | Violent: 5.0% higher Property: 4.5% higher |
| Elkton | 28 miles | A 33.1 | A 66.2 | Violent: 59.8% lower Property: 53.7% lower |