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Is Christiansburg, Virginia Safe?

Population 22,442 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 22,442, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Christiansburg earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,462 per 100K.

Christiansburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricChristiansburgVirginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate305.2320.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2182.02045.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1462.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate217.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

248.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

305/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2182/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Christiansburg

Violent crime in Christiansburg is below the national average. The rate of 305.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2182.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,462 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Christiansburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary394
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,462
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft217
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Christiansburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Christiansburg
305.2
State
320.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Christiansburg
2182.0
State
2045.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Christiansburg Safety

Is Christiansburg safe?
Not especially. Christiansburg earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Christiansburg?
248.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 305.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2182.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Christiansburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Christiansburg's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,462 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Christiansburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Christiansburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Christiansburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Christiansburg?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Christiansburg's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Christiansburg compare to other cities in Virginia?
Below average for the state. Christiansburg ranks behind about 73% of Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Christiansburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Christiansburg?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.7 per-thousand rate put Christiansburg below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 305 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Christiansburg?
305.2 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (64), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 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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