Norton, VA is a small town in southwest Virginia that has a slightly below average rate of violent crime compared to the rest of the United States. There were 16.3 incidents of violent crime per 100,000 people in Norton, VA in contrast to the US average of 22.7 incidents per 100,000 people. On the other hand, Norton does have a higher rate of property crime than the national average with 63.5 incidents per 100,000 people compared to 35.4 incidents per 100,000 people nationwide. Overall, Norton is relatively safe for its size but residents should still take precautions and be aware of their surroundings.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Norton violent crime is 16.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Norton property crime is 63.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.