Bristol, VA Crime


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Bristol, VA has a relatively high rate of violent crime, with a reported average of 21.7 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is just slightly below the national average of 22.7. However, the city also struggles with property crime, with an average rate of 41.7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. This troubling trend of crime in Bristol, VA can be attributed to a variety of factors, such as poverty, drug use, and gang activity. Despite efforts by law enforcement and community leaders to address these issues, the city continues to face challenges in reducing and preventing crime. It is important for residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety in this environment.

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

Bristol violent crime is 21.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Bristol property crime is 41.7. (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
Bristol, VA Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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Bristol, TN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Bluff City, TN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122019
Abingdon, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
Watauga, TN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock182014
Elizabethton, TN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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Property
per 100k
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Bristol, TN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Elizabethton, TN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192019
Boone, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock392019
Greeneville, TN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock472019
Lenoir, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock602019

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Eat and live on the TN side, shop on the VA side.  More

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Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here my whole life and the crime/drug rate keeps going up. This area is starting to go downhill. Not to mention the property taxes are  More

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Lived here my whole life basically and this place is going downhill. It’s a drug area. Mostly people on meth and pills. I feel like the crime rate just keeps going up.  More

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