Crime & Safety in Lynchburg, VA

Lynchburg has a violent crime rate of 383 per 100,000 residents, 1% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 265.4 per 100,000, robbery at 72.7, rape at 42.4. The murder rate is 2.4 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,184 per 100,000, 11% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,675, burglary at 316, vehicle theft at 193 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 2 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Lynchburg receives a safety grade of F.