In 2015, Gainesville, VA, reported a relatively low rate of violent crime at 7.6, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This may be attributed to the town's relatively small population and tight-knit community. However, the property crime rate of 13.4 was also lower than the national average of 35.4, indicating that Gainesville was still a relatively safe place to live. Despite these relatively low numbers, it is important to note that any crime is still a cause for concern and efforts should continue to reduce them even further. The community of Gainesville, VA, should be commended for their efforts in keeping crime rates low and working towards creating a safe and secure environment for all residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Gainesville (zip 20155) violent crime is 7.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Gainesville (zip 20155) property crime is 13.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Gainesville, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Manassas, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Manassas, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.