The city of Lynchburg, VA, specifically in the zip code 24503, has a slightly higher rate of violent crime compared to the US average of 22.7. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in this area is 22.8, while the property crime rate is 29.7, lower than the national average of 35.4. This means that while there is a higher likelihood of experiencing violent crime in this zip code, property crimes such as theft and burglary are slightly less prevalent. Despite these statistics, it is important to note that crime rates can vary within different areas of Lynchburg, and it is always necessary to take necessary precautions and be aware of one's surroundings.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lynchburg (zip 24503) violent crime is 22.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Lynchburg (zip 24503) property crime is 29.7. (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 Waynesboro, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Waynesboro, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.