South Boston, VA Crime


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South Boston, VA has been facing a concerning level of crime, particularly when it comes to violent and property crimes. According to recent statistics from , the rate of violent crime in South Boston is 27.1, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that the residents of South Boston are at a greater risk of experiencing violent acts such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Property crime is also a major concern, with a rate of 59.8 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. With these statistics in mind, it's clear that the community of South Boston is facing significant challenges when it comes to maintaining safety and security for its residents.

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

South Boston violent crime is 27.1. (The US average is 22.7)
South Boston property crime is 59.8. (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
South Boston, VA Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001556.75869.6174255.23537.5556.72841.6139.2
200343900213.5225.44864.2877.93843.9142.4
2004481.71236.1132.5301.171052372.44564.1168.6
2005411.2012.1108.8290.24728.5761.93785.2181.4
2006561.2061183317.24843.8951.73709.1183
2007512.12574.999.9312.25370.3899.24221.3249.8
2008394.625.563.6203.7101.85308980.14124.2203.7
2009485.80102.389.5294593214834359.589.5
2010450.512.977.2154.4205.94530.2849.43603.677.2
2011424.812.148.5182.1182.15231.21213.73884133.5
2012354012.297.7244.25274.111113992.2170.9
2013534.3074.699.4360.34771.4807.73839.5124.3
2014427.5025.1100.6301.74978.6829.84111.137.7
2015553.6062.962.9427.83837.4465.53283.888.1
2016465.812.650.4100.7302.13965.3994.52882.788.1
2017467.2012.6202252.63763.1707.22954.9101
2018362.6025.9103.6233.14338.8518.13768.951.8
2019368.426.339.552.62504459.9684.13696.978.9

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Halifax, VA164.31,807.71,31742019
Clarksville, VA0.01,021.31,149202018
Roxboro, NC735.04,398.18,906232019
Brookneal, VA182.1819.71,127242019
Chase City, VA226.01,582.32,368262019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Halifax, VA164.31,807.71,31742019
Clarksville, VA0.01,021.31,149202018
Roxboro, NC735.04,398.18,906232019
Brookneal, VA182.1819.71,127242019
Chase City, VA226.01,582.32,368262019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

   Crime by Location

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Over 16 years ago

I think that says it all BORING. No Culture, No entertainment, Crack Head  More

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Over 16 years ago

Nothing Place to be..In the middle of nowhere. Not a very good place to live. No diversity or  More

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