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Is Danville, Virginia Safe?

Population 41,647 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 41,647, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Danville earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,417 per 100K.

Danville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDanvilleVirginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate257.8320.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1800.72045.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate158.0--268.2
Theft Rate1417.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate261.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

205.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

258/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1801/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Danville

Violent crime in Danville is below the national average. The rate of 257.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1800.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,417 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Danville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault158
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary220
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,417
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft261
082% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Danville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Danville
257.8
State
320.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Danville
1800.7
State
2045.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Danville Safety

Is Danville safe?
Not especially. Danville earns a C with a crime rate of 205.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Danville?
205.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 257.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1800.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Danville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Danville has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Danville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Danville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Danville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Danville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Danville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Danville compare to other cities in Virginia?
Below average for the state. Danville ranks behind about 68% of Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Danville 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 Danville?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Danville?
257.8 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (158), robbery (57), 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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