Crime & Safety in Charlottesville, VA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Charlottesville has a violent crime rate of 361 per 100,000 residents, 5% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 254.2 per 100,000, robbery at 60.2, rape at 44.6. The murder rate is 2.2 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,213 per 100,000, 64% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,665, burglary at 248, vehicle theft at 297 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 1 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Charlottesville receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Charlottesville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent361.3/100K
5% below US avg
Murder2.2/100K
65% below US avg
Rape44.6/100K
Robbery60.2/100K
Assault254.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,213.4/100K
64% above US avg
Burglary247.5/100K
Theft2,664.8/100K
Vehicle Theft296.6/100K
Arson4.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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