Lynchburg, located in the heart of Virginia's Metro Area, has experienced a significant decrease in crime rates in recent years. According to the data provided by
, the violent crime rate in Lynchburg is 13.6, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in the area is 24.7, also below the national average of 35.4. This trend is a result of the efforts made by law enforcement agencies and community organizations to combat crime and promote safety in the area. Nonetheless, it is crucial to continue these efforts to keep the crime rates low and ensure a safe and secure environment for all residents and visitors of Lynchburg and its surrounding communities. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lynchburg Metro Area violent crime is 13.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Lynchburg Metro Area property crime is 24.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lynchburg, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Richmond, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Richmond, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.