Nelson County, located in central Virginia, has a relatively low rate of violent and property crime compared to the national averages. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Nelson County is 11.1, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This is a testament to the community's commitment to maintaining safety and security for its residents. Property crime is also lower in Nelson County, with a rate of 26.7 compared to the national average of 35.4. This is due to the efforts of law enforcement and community members who work together to prevent and address property crimes. While there may still be incidents of crime in Nelson County, the overall statistics show that it is a relatively safe and peaceful community for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Nelson County violent crime is 11.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Nelson County property crime is 26.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Nelson, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Waynesboro, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Waynesboro, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.