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Is Martinsville, Virginia Safe?

Population 13,849 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Martinsville is a smaller community of 13,849 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 199.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,396 per 100K.

Martinsville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMartinsvilleVirginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate278.5320.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1716.52045.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate158.0--268.2
Theft Rate1396.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate398.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

199.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

279/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1717/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Martinsville

Violent crime in Martinsville is below the national average. The rate of 278.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1716.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,396 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Martinsville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault158
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary273
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,396
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft398
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Martinsville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Martinsville
278.5
State
320.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Martinsville
1716.5
State
2045.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Martinsville Safety

Is Martinsville safe?
It depends on where in Martinsville you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Martinsville?
199.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 278.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1716.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Martinsville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Martinsville 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 Martinsville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Martinsville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Martinsville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Martinsville?
No. Crime in Martinsville has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Martinsville compare to other cities in Virginia?
Below average for the state. Martinsville ranks behind about 62% of Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Martinsville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Martinsville?
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 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Martinsville?
278.5 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (158), robbery (59), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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