Abingdon, VA Crime


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Abingdon, VA has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to , the violent crime rate in Abingdon is 11.5, while the national average is 22.7. This means that residents of Abingdon are less likely to be victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and rape. However, property crime is slightly higher in Abingdon, with a rate of 32.8 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Overall, while Abingdon may not be completely free of crime, its lower rates of violent and property crime make it a relatively safe place to live.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Abingdon violent crime is 11.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Abingdon property crime is 32.8. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Abingdon, VA Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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Damascus, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Glade Spring, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122019
Bristol, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122019
Lebanon, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142019
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   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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Damascus, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Glade Spring, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122019
Lebanon, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142019
Saltville, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock162019
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Reviews for Abingdon
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We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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Over 4 years ago

My husband and I are retired. We researched areas in SW Virginia and found Abingdon to be just what we were looking for. Our home is surrounded by mountains and close to  More

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