The town of Big Stone Gap, located in the VA Metro Area, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in this area is 14.25, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Big Stone Gap can feel relatively safe from crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. However, property crime, which includes theft and burglary, is slightly higher in this area at 35.68, just slightly above the national average of 35.4. While this may be a concern for some residents, the overall crime rate in Big Stone Gap remains low, making it a relatively safe place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Big Stone Gap Metro Area violent crime is 14.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Big Stone Gap Metro Area property crime is 35.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Big Stone Gap, 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.