Opal, VA has been experiencing a lower rate of crime compared to the national average. According to the background information, the violent crime rate in Opal, VA is 8.5, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This indicates that residents of Opal are less likely to fall victim to serious crimes such as robbery, assault, and murder. However, the property crime rate in Opal, VA is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 20.3 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. While the overall crime rate in Opal, VA may be lower than the national average, it is still important for residents to remain vigilant and take precautions to protect their property from potential thieves.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Opal violent crime is 8.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Opal property crime is 20.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Opal, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Remington, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Remington, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.