The small town of Hinton, VA, with a population of just over 2,000 people, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Hinton is only 10.9, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Property crime is also relatively low, with a rate of 18 in Hinton compared to the national average of 35.4. However, despite these positive numbers, Hinton, like any other town, is not immune to crime. In fact, there have been a few notable incidents in recent years that have shaken the community. For example, in 2018, there was a burglary at the local convenience store, and in 2019, there was a case of vandalism at the town's only park. While these incidents may seem minor, they still serve as a reminder that even in a small town like Hinton, crime can still occur. However, the low crime rates in Hinton overall are a testament to the strong sense of community and safety that residents feel in their town.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Hinton (zip 22831) violent crime is 10.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Hinton (zip 22831) property crime is 18.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Hinton, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Dayton, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Dayton, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.