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Property Crime in Lynchburg, Virginia (2026)

1812.6 per 100K · 1% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Lynchburg has a property crime rate of 1812.6 per 100K, which is 1% below the national average of 1832.3. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 55 per year.

In 2026, the property crime rate in Lynchburg, Virginia is 1812.6 per 100,000 residents, which is 1% below the national average of 1832.3. That puts Lynchburg's property crime close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Property Crime Rate: Lynchburg vs State and National Averages

Lynchburg
1812.6
Virginia Avg
1862.4
National Avg
1832.3

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

Your Odds: Property Crime in Lynchburg

1 in 55

Approximate chance of being affected by property crime in Lynchburg in a given year, based on the rate of 1812.6 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 Lynchburg

C+
Violent Crime366.3/100K · 1% above avg
B-
Murder5.4/100K · 5% below avg
B-
Assault266.3/100K · 1% below avg
C+
Robbery80.5/100K · 27% above avg
C+
Burglary288.0/100K · 7% above avg
B-
Theft1166.5/100K · 17% below avg
B
Vehicle Theft181.7/100K · 43% below avg

Property Crime in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Portsmouth
B-
1996.4
Roanoke
B-
1941.9
Suffolk
C+
2201.7
Harrisonburg
B-
1971.9
Leesburg
B-
1815.5
Blacksburg
B-
1880.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Property Crime in Lynchburg

How bad is property crime in Lynchburg?
As of 2026, Lynchburg's property crime rate of 1812.6 per 100K is 1% below the national average. It ranks behind 44% of US cities for property crime.
What is the property crime rate in Lynchburg?
As of 2026, 1812.6 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 Lynchburg?
Crime rates in Lynchburg have been stable overall. Property Crime has not shown significant movement.
How does Lynchburg's property crime compare to Virginia?
Lynchburg performs better than most Virginia cities on property crime. Its rate of 1812.6 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of property crime in Lynchburg?
Based on the rate of 1812.6 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 55 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 Lynchburg safe from property crime?
Lynchburg is about average for property crime. The rate of 1812.6 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Lynchburg 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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