Salem, VA Crime


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The city of Salem, VA has seen a decrease in violent crime rates, with a current rate of 10.7, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime remains a concern with a rate of 32.4, just slightly below the US average of 35.4. This information, provided by , highlights the ongoing issue of crime in the city. While efforts have been made to reduce violent crime, more attention may need to be focused on addressing property crime in Salem.

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

Salem violent crime is 10.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Salem property crime is 32.4. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Salem, VA Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
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Pop. Miles Data
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Roanoke, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52019
Vinton, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
Blacksburg, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212019
Christiansburg, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock222019
Rocky Mount, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock222019
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Blacksburg, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212019
Christiansburg, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock222019
Radford, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock302019
Martinsville, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock432019
Eden, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock572019

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Over 9 years ago

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Over 10 years ago

When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300  More

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Over 14 years ago

Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of  More

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