Roanoke, Virginia has been struggling with a high rate of crime for many years. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Roanoke is at 22.7, which is equal to the national average. This means that residents of Roanoke are just as likely to become victims of violent crime as those living in other parts of the country. In addition, property crime in Roanoke is at 59.6, which is significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. This puts the city at a disadvantage when it comes to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens. With such high rates of crime, it is clear that there is a need for increased efforts in Roanoke to combat and reduce crime in the area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Roanoke violent crime is 22.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Roanoke property crime is 59.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.