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Property Crime in Martinsville, Virginia (2026)

1601.0 per 100K · 13% below national avg · Grade B

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Martinsville has a property crime rate of 1601.0 per 100K, which is 13% below the national average of 1832.3. Grade: B. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 62 per year.

In 2026, the property crime rate in Martinsville, Virginia is 1601.0 per 100,000 residents, which is 13% below the national average of 1832.3. That puts Martinsville's property crime close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Property Crime Rate: Martinsville vs State and National Averages

Martinsville
1601.0
Virginia Avg
1862.4
National Avg
1832.3

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

Your Odds: Property Crime in Martinsville

1 in 62

Approximate chance of being affected by property crime in Martinsville in a given year, based on the rate of 1601.0 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 Martinsville

B-
Violent Crime340.5/100K · 6% below avg
C+
Murder6.6/100K · 16% above avg
B-
Assault203.8/100K · 24% below avg
C+
Robbery72.9/100K · 15% above avg
B-
Burglary249.9/100K · 7% below avg
B-
Theft1328.2/100K · 5% below avg
C+
Vehicle Theft379.3/100K · 19% above avg

Property Crime in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Poquoson
C+
2096.8
Falls Church
B
1709.3
Front Royal
B-
1883.5
Williamsburg
B-
1790.6
Bristol
B
1540.9
Manassas Park
B
1529.9

Frequently Asked Questions About Property Crime in Martinsville

How bad is property crime in Martinsville?
As of 2026, not bad relative to other US cities. Martinsville's property crime rate of 1601.0 per 100K is 13% below the national average of 1832.3. It ranks better than 63% of cities for this crime type.
What is the property crime rate in Martinsville?
As of 2026, 1601.0 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 Martinsville?
Overall crime trends in Martinsville have been improving, which generally includes property crime.
How does Martinsville's property crime compare to Virginia?
Martinsville performs better than most Virginia cities on property crime. Its rate of 1601.0 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of property crime in Martinsville?
Based on the rate of 1601.0 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 62 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 Martinsville safe from property crime?
Martinsville is about average for property crime. The rate of 1601.0 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Martinsville 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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