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Robbery in Lynchburg, Virginia (2026)

80.5 per 100K · 27% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Lynchburg has a robbery rate of 80.5 per 100K, which is 27% above the national average of 63.3. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 1,242 per year.

In 2026, the robbery rate in Lynchburg, Virginia is 80.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 27% above the national average of 63.3. That puts Lynchburg's robbery above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Robbery Rate: Lynchburg vs State and National Averages

Lynchburg
80.5
Virginia Avg
65.4
National Avg
63.3

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

Your Odds: Robbery in Lynchburg

1 in 1,242

Approximate chance of being affected by robbery in Lynchburg in a given year, based on the rate of 80.5 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Robbery?

Robbery is the taking or attempting to take anything of value from a person by force or threat of force. Unlike burglary, robbery involves direct confrontation with the victim.

Other Crime Types in Lynchburg

C+
Violent Crime366.3/100K · 1% above avg
B-
Property Crime1812.6/100K · 1% below avg
B-
Murder5.4/100K · 5% below avg
B-
Assault266.3/100K · 1% below avg

Robbery in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Portsmouth
C
101.8
Roanoke
C
84.0
Suffolk
C
88.3
Harrisonburg
C+
80.3
Leesburg
B-
46.8
Blacksburg
C+
80.0

Frequently Asked Questions About Robbery in Lynchburg

How bad is robbery in Lynchburg?
As of 2026, Lynchburg's robbery rate of 80.5 per 100K is 27% above the national average. It ranks behind 59% of US cities for robbery.
What is the robbery rate in Lynchburg?
As of 2026, 80.5 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 63.3 per 100K.
Is robbery increasing in Lynchburg?
Crime rates in Lynchburg have been stable overall. Robbery has not shown significant movement.
How does Lynchburg's robbery compare to Virginia?
Lynchburg performs better than most Virginia cities on robbery. Its rate of 80.5 per 100K is above the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of robbery in Lynchburg?
Based on the rate of 80.5 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 1,242 residents could be affected by robbery in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Lynchburg safe from robbery?
Lynchburg is about average for robbery. The rate of 80.5 per 100K is above 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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