Lynchburg, VA has a lower rate of violent crime than the US average, with a rate of 18.1 compared to 22.7 for the US. Property crime is slightly higher than the US average in Lynchburg, VA at 35.3 compared to 35.4 for the US. Overall, Lynchburg tends to be safer than many other cities and towns in the United States when it comes to crime rates. Although some areas may be more dangerous than others within the city, overall the city is quite safe and provides citizens with a safe environment to live and work in.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lynchburg violent crime is 18.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Lynchburg property crime is 35.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.