Buchanan County, located in Virginia, has a relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the county's violent crime rate is 8.8, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Buchanan County is slightly higher, at 28.5 compared to the national average of 35.4. This could be due to a variety of factors, such as poverty and drug activity. Overall, while the county has a lower incidence of violent crime, residents should still be vigilant and take precautions to protect their property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Buchanan County violent crime is 8.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Buchanan County property crime is 28.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Buchanan, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Bristol, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Bristol, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.