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Property Crime in Blacksburg, Virginia (2026)

1880.8 per 100K · 3% above national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Blacksburg has a property crime rate of 1880.8 per 100K, which is 3% above the national average of 1832.3. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 53 per year.

In 2026, the property crime rate in Blacksburg, Virginia is 1880.8 per 100,000 residents, which is 3% above the national average of 1832.3. That puts Blacksburg's property crime close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Property Crime Rate: Blacksburg vs State and National Averages

Blacksburg
1880.8
Virginia Avg
1862.4
National Avg
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Property Crime in Blacksburg

1 in 53

Approximate chance of being affected by property crime in Blacksburg in a given year, based on the rate of 1880.8 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Property Crime?

Property crime involves the taking of money or property without force or threat of force against a victim. It includes burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

Other Crime Types in Blacksburg

C+
Violent Crime367.9/100K · 1% above avg
C+
Murder7.2/100K · 26% above avg
B-
Assault235.2/100K · 12% below avg
C+
Robbery80.0/100K · 26% above avg
B-
Burglary255.8/100K · 5% below avg
C+
Theft1616.4/100K · 15% above avg
C
Vehicle Theft473.9/100K · 49% above avg

Property Crime in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Charlottesville
C+
2071.3
Manassas
B
1541.5
Danville
B
1647.4
Leesburg
B-
1815.5
Harrisonburg
B-
1971.9
Petersburg
B-
1773.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Property Crime in Blacksburg

How bad is property crime in Blacksburg?
As of 2026, Blacksburg's property crime rate of 1880.8 per 100K is 3% above the national average. It ranks behind 46% of US cities for property crime.
What is the property crime rate in Blacksburg?
As of 2026, 1880.8 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 1832.3 per 100K.
Is property crime increasing in Blacksburg?
Crime rates in Blacksburg have been stable overall. Property Crime has not shown significant movement.
How does Blacksburg's property crime compare to Virginia?
Blacksburg performs better than most Virginia cities on property crime. Its rate of 1880.8 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of property crime in Blacksburg?
Based on the rate of 1880.8 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 53 residents could be affected by property crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Blacksburg safe from property crime?
Blacksburg is about average for property crime. The rate of 1880.8 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Blacksburg safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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