Salem City, located in VA County, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to background information provided, the violent crime rate in Salem City is only 8.9, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This may be due to the city's strong sense of community and close-knit neighborhoods. However, property crime in Salem City is slightly higher at 32.4 compared to the national average of 35.4. This could be attributed to the city's growing population and increasing number of businesses. Despite this, Salem City remains a relatively safe place to live and work, with community members actively working to maintain a peaceful environment.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Salem City County violent crime is 8.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Salem City County property crime is 32.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Salem City, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Salem, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Salem, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.