The crime rate in the Charlottesville, VA Metro Area has been a growing concern in recent years. According to background information, the area's violent crime rate is significantly lower than the national average, with a rate of 12.9 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, property crime in the area is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 22.4 compared to the US average of 35.4. This may be attributed to the area's proximity to larger cities and its increasing population and economic growth. Despite these statistics, the community and law enforcement are actively working towards reducing crime and promoting safety for all residents and visitors.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Charlottesville Metro Area violent crime is 12.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Charlottesville Metro Area property crime is 22.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Charlottesville, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Harrisonburg, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Harrisonburg, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.