Rural Retreat, VA is a small town with a population of 1,500 people located in the Appalachian Mountains. The crime rate in Rural Retreat is substantially lower than the national average for both violent and property crime. Violent crime in this area is 5.5 per 1,000 residents, versus 22.7 nationally. Property crime follows a similar pattern; 15.8 incidents per 1,000 residents compared to the US average of 35.4. This makes Rural Retreat an attractive option for individuals looking for a safe haven away from the hustle and bustle of larger cities and metropolitan areas.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Rural Retreat violent crime is 5.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Rural Retreat property crime is 15.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.