Crime & Safety in Salem, VA

Salem has a violent crime rate of 90 per 100,000 residents, 76% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 54.7 per 100,000, robbery at 19.5, rape at 11.7. The murder rate is 3.9 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 1,848, burglary at 180, vehicle theft at 156 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Salem receives a safety grade of F.