Wise, VA Crime


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Wise, VA has a lower than average rate of violent crime, with a score of 14 compared to the national average of 22.7. However, the town does have a slightly higher rate of property crime, with a score of 25.8 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that while residents of Wise may feel relatively safe from violent crime, they still need to be cautious about protecting their personal property. It is important for local law enforcement to continue working towards reducing both types of crime in order to ensure the safety and security of the community.

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

Wise violent crime is 14.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Wise property crime is 25.8. (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
Wise, VA Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001181.5030.30151.33116.5453.92571.990.8
200229.80029.803577.8596.32802.6178.9
2003275.90030.7245.23832551.82881.7398.5
2004244.5030.60213.94187427.93392.4366.7
200561030.5030.53902.4335.43323.2243.9
2006181060.330.290.53107.1422.32564.1120.7
2007245.7061.461.4122.93439.8706.4267261.4
2008123.8061.9061.93217.8309.42846.561.9
200993000933130.83412603.8186
201061.800061.82782.13402380.261.8
201130.100030.12827.1150.42616.560.2
2012270.10030240.12370.9240.12010.8120
2013215.3061.50153.82430307.62030.192.3
2014186.531.131.131.193.22299.6124.32144.231.1
201596.200096.21475.3256.61186.732.1
2016226.3064.70161.71034.6258.6775.90
2017130.9098.2032.7850.8261.8490.898.2
201833.700033.71214.2337.3775.7101.2
2019102.5034.2068.41982.2205.11606.3170.9

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Norton, VA152.33,401.03,94842019
Coeburn, VA107.72,100.22,10862019
Pound, VA319.5319.51,051102018
Appalachia, VA388.63,108.81,775132019
Big Stone Gap, VA77.41,624.85,681142019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Norton, VA152.33,401.03,94842019
Coeburn, VA107.72,100.22,10862019
Pound, VA319.5319.51,051102018
Appalachia, VA388.63,108.81,775132019
Big Stone Gap, VA77.41,624.85,681142019

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