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Property Crime in Bristol, Virginia (2026)

1540.9 per 100K · 16% below national avg · Grade B

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Bristol has a property crime rate of 1540.9 per 100K, which is 16% below the national average of 1832.3. Grade: B. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 65 per year.

In 2026, the property crime rate in Bristol, Virginia is 1540.9 per 100,000 residents, which is 16% below the national average of 1832.3. That puts Bristol's property crime below the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Property Crime Rate: Bristol vs State and National Averages

Bristol
1540.9
Virginia Avg
1862.4
National Avg
1832.3

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

Your Odds: Property Crime in Bristol

1 in 65

Approximate chance of being affected by property crime in Bristol in a given year, based on the rate of 1540.9 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 Bristol

C+
Violent Crime355.7/100K · 2% below avg
C+
Murder6.7/100K · 18% above avg
B-
Assault262.1/100K · 2% below avg
C
Robbery88.6/100K · 40% above avg
C+
Burglary288.5/100K · 7% above avg
B-
Theft1135.1/100K · 19% below avg
C+
Vehicle Theft377.4/100K · 19% above avg

Property Crime in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Manassas Park
B
1529.9
Vienna
B-
1778.1
Williamsburg
B-
1790.6
Front Royal
B-
1883.5
Radford
B-
1756.6
Falls Church
B
1709.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Property Crime in Bristol

How bad is property crime in Bristol?
As of 2026, not bad relative to other US cities. Bristol's property crime rate of 1540.9 per 100K is 16% below the national average of 1832.3. It ranks better than 65% of cities for this crime type.
What is the property crime rate in Bristol?
As of 2026, 1540.9 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 Bristol?
Crime in Bristol has trended upward recently, though specific property crime trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Bristol's property crime compare to Virginia?
Bristol performs better than most Virginia cities on property crime. Its rate of 1540.9 per 100K is below the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of property crime in Bristol?
Based on the rate of 1540.9 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 65 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 Bristol safe from property crime?
Bristol is about average for property crime. The rate of 1540.9 per 100K is below the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Bristol 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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