Forest, VA Crime


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The town of Forest, VA has seen a significant decrease in both violent and property crime rates compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Forest is only 11.1, while the US average sits at 22.7. This means that residents of Forest can feel relatively safe in their community, with a lower risk of experiencing violent crime. Additionally, the property crime rate in Forest is 26.6, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. This shows that the community is taking measures to keep their town safe and secure. However, it is important to remain vigilant and continue efforts to prevent crime from occurring in Forest.

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

Forest violent crime is 11.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Forest property crime is 26.6. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Forest, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Salem, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Salem, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Lynchburg, VA Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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Lynchburg, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52019
Bedford, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142019
Altavista, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172018
Hurt, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192019
Amherst, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192019
Glasgow, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212019
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Salem, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock432019
Waynesboro, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock522019
Danville, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock552019
Staunton, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock562019
Martinsville, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock572019
Charlottesville, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock632019

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I moved to Forest a little over a year ago. I have to say that the peace and quiet agrees with me. I love the beautiful scenic view, the lack of crowds, and the  More

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