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Property Crime in Charlottesville, Virginia (2026)

2071.3 per 100K · 13% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Charlottesville has a property crime rate of 2071.3 per 100K, which is 13% above the national average of 1832.3. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 48 per year.

In 2026, the property crime rate in Charlottesville, Virginia is 2071.3 per 100,000 residents, which is 13% above the national average of 1832.3. That puts Charlottesville's property crime close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Property Crime Rate: Charlottesville vs State and National Averages

Charlottesville
2071.3
Virginia Avg
1862.4
National Avg
1832.3

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

Your Odds: Property Crime in Charlottesville

1 in 48

Approximate chance of being affected by property crime in Charlottesville in a given year, based on the rate of 2071.3 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 Charlottesville

B-
Violent Crime310.0/100K · 15% below avg
B-
Murder5.2/100K · 9% below avg
B-
Assault262.9/100K · 2% below avg
B
Robbery32.0/100K · 49% below avg
C+
Burglary322.3/100K · 19% above avg
C+
Theft1742.5/100K · 24% above avg
B-
Vehicle Theft285.8/100K · 10% below avg

Property Crime in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Manassas
B
1541.5
Blacksburg
B-
1880.8
Danville
B
1647.4
Leesburg
B-
1815.5
Harrisonburg
B-
1971.9
Petersburg
B-
1773.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Property Crime in Charlottesville

How bad is property crime in Charlottesville?
As of 2026, Charlottesville's property crime rate of 2071.3 per 100K is 13% above the national average. It ranks behind 52% of US cities for property crime.
What is the property crime rate in Charlottesville?
As of 2026, 2071.3 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 Charlottesville?
Crime in Charlottesville has trended upward recently, though specific property crime trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Charlottesville's property crime compare to Virginia?
Charlottesville performs better than most Virginia cities on property crime. Its rate of 2071.3 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of property crime in Charlottesville?
Based on the rate of 2071.3 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 48 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 Charlottesville safe from property crime?
Charlottesville is about average for property crime. The rate of 2071.3 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Charlottesville 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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