Virginia Crime Statistics and Rates Report (VA)

Virginia crime statistics indicate a total downward trend in crime based on data from 26 years when violent crime was decreasing and property crime was decreasing.

Based on this report, the crime rate in Virginia for 2026 is expected to be lower than in 2025 when the state violent crime rate was lower than the national violent crime rate average by 37.15% and the state property crime rate was lower than the national property crime rate average by 11.82%.

Property and Violent Crime

Summary

2025 Crime (Actual Data)	Incidents
Aggravated Assault	13,171
Arson	488
Burglary	7,736
Larceny and Theft	102,494
Motor Vehicle Theft	9,958
Murder and Manslaughter	369
Rape	2,100
Robbery	2,644
Crime Rate (Total Incidents)	138,472
Property Crime	120,188
Violent Crime	18,284

State versus National Crime Comparison

Virginia Property Crime vs. National Comparison

Virginia Violent Crime vs. National Comparison

Arson numbers are reported inconsistently. Zero values may indicate the data was not available. The FBI cautions the data users against comparing yearly statistical data solely on the basis of their population coverage. The comparisons made herein are thus, only meaningful upon further examination of all variables that affect crime in each reported city, state or other reported jurisdicition.

Virginia Crime Statistics and Rates Report (VA)

Property and Violent Crime

State versus National Crime Comparison

Virginia crime rates by city (Large cities)

Virginia crime rates by city (Small cities)