Located in the Appalachian region of Virginia, Damascus is a small town with a population of around 800 residents. Despite its small size, the town has unfortunately experienced its fair share of crime. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Damascus is 17.8, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is more prevalent in this town, with a rate of 47.2 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Damascus are more likely to experience theft, burglary, and other property-related crimes. Despite the town's efforts to maintain a safe community, the high property crime rate is a cause for concern and highlights the need for increased security measures.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Damascus violent crime is 17.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Damascus property crime is 47.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.