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Robbery in Blacksburg, Virginia (2026)

80.0 per 100K · 26% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Blacksburg has a robbery rate of 80.0 per 100K, which is 26% above the national average of 63.3. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 1,250 per year.

In 2026, the robbery rate in Blacksburg, Virginia is 80.0 per 100,000 residents, which is 26% above the national average of 63.3. That puts Blacksburg's robbery above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Robbery Rate: Blacksburg vs State and National Averages

Blacksburg
80.0
Virginia Avg
65.4
National Avg
63.3

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

Your Odds: Robbery in Blacksburg

1 in 1,250

Approximate chance of being affected by robbery in Blacksburg in a given year, based on the rate of 80.0 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Robbery?

Robbery is the taking or attempting to take anything of value from a person by force or threat of force. Unlike burglary, robbery involves direct confrontation with the victim.

Other Crime Types in Blacksburg

C+
Violent Crime367.9/100K · 1% above avg
B-
Property Crime1880.8/100K · 3% above avg
C+
Murder7.2/100K · 26% above avg
B-
Assault235.2/100K · 12% below avg

Robbery in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Charlottesville
B
32.0
Manassas
B
38.2
Danville
C+
73.8
Leesburg
B-
46.8
Harrisonburg
C+
80.3
Petersburg
B
28.4

Frequently Asked Questions About Robbery in Blacksburg

How bad is robbery in Blacksburg?
As of 2026, Blacksburg's robbery rate of 80.0 per 100K is 26% above the national average. It ranks behind 59% of US cities for robbery.
What is the robbery rate in Blacksburg?
As of 2026, 80.0 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 63.3 per 100K.
Is robbery increasing in Blacksburg?
Crime rates in Blacksburg have been stable overall. Robbery has not shown significant movement.
How does Blacksburg's robbery compare to Virginia?
Blacksburg performs better than most Virginia cities on robbery. Its rate of 80.0 per 100K is above the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of robbery in Blacksburg?
Based on the rate of 80.0 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 1,250 residents could be affected by robbery in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Blacksburg safe from robbery?
Blacksburg is about average for robbery. The rate of 80.0 per 100K is above 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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