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Property Crime in Salem, Virginia (2026)

2044.3 per 100K · 12% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Salem has a property crime rate of 2044.3 per 100K, which is 12% above the national average of 1832.3. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 49 per year.

In 2026, the property crime rate in Salem, Virginia is 2044.3 per 100,000 residents, which is 12% above the national average of 1832.3. That puts Salem's property crime close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Property Crime Rate: Salem vs State and National Averages

Salem
2044.3
Virginia Avg
1862.4
National Avg
1832.3

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

Your Odds: Property Crime in Salem

1 in 49

Approximate chance of being affected by property crime in Salem in a given year, based on the rate of 2044.3 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 Salem

B-
Violent Crime314.5/100K · 14% below avg
B-
Murder5.7/100K · 0% below avg
B-
Assault254.8/100K · 5% below avg
C+
Robbery68.2/100K · 8% above avg
C+
Burglary309.7/100K · 15% above avg
B-
Theft1352.3/100K · 4% below avg
C+
Vehicle Theft402.3/100K · 26% above avg

Property Crime in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Herndon
B-
1805.4
Fairfax
C+
2049.9
Staunton
B-
1865.9
Waynesboro
B
1614.9
Winchester
B
1611.3
Hopewell
C+
2063.1

Frequently Asked Questions About Property Crime in Salem

How bad is property crime in Salem?
As of 2026, Salem's property crime rate of 2044.3 per 100K is 12% above the national average. It ranks behind 51% of US cities for property crime.
What is the property crime rate in Salem?
As of 2026, 2044.3 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 Salem?
Crime in Salem has trended upward recently, though specific property crime trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Salem's property crime compare to Virginia?
Salem's property crime rate is higher than many Virginia cities. The rate of 2044.3 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of property crime in Salem?
Based on the rate of 2044.3 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 49 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 Salem safe from property crime?
Salem is about average for property crime. The rate of 2044.3 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Salem 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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