The crime rate in the Staunton, VA Metro Area is relatively low compared to the national average. According to background information, the violent crime rate in Staunton is 11.3, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Staunton are less likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. The property crime rate in the area is also lower than the national average, with a rate of 25.9 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. While no area is completely free of crime, the data suggests that Staunton, VA is a relatively safe place to live. This is good news for residents and may also contribute to the city's overall sense of community and well-being.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Staunton Metro Area violent crime is 11.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Staunton Metro Area property crime is 25.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Staunton, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Harrisonburg, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Harrisonburg, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.