Scottsburg, VA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

D+

26%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

32%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Scottsburg crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Scottsburg crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Scottsburg crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Scottsburg crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Scottsburg_{/100k people}	Virginia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,929 (estimate)	1,930	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	7.3	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	30.2	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	38.4	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	158.1	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	355 (estimate)	234	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	124.6	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,410.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	160.7	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,574 (estimate)	1,696	1,954

Scottsburg crime map

The Scottsburg crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Scottsburg as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Scottsburg crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Scottsburg crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

New Real Estate Listings in Scottsburg Area

For Sale For Rent

Search Homes for Sale in Scottsburg, VA

Compare Scottsburg, VA Crime

See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

Crime Quick Facts

Scottsburg crime rates are 26% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Scottsburg are 4% lower than the national average
In Scottsburg you have a 1 in 35 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Scottsburg is safer than 24% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Scottsburg has increased by 16%

Scottsburg, VA Crime Quiz

Safest Places to Live in and Around Scottsburg

See all the best places to live around Scottsburg

Write a review to give others more information about this area.

See all Scottsburg poll results

The best places in Virginia

Here are the best places to live in Virginia

Check out the 10 safest cities in Virginia

These are the largest cities in Virginia

See the best places to live in Scottsburg

Daily Crime In Scottsburg (per 100,000 people)

How Safe is Scottsburg (higher is better)

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Scottsburg

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Scottsburg is 1 in 282

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Scottsburg is 1 in 39

The chance of being a victim of crime in Scottsburg is 1 in 35

Year Over Year Crime In Scottsburg (per 100,000 people)

Scottsburg police department

Item	Scottsburg	Virginia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	8,827	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.2	3.3

Sex offenders in Virginia

State	Total offenders	Virginia_/100K	National_/100K
Virginia	25,766	352	266

There are a total of 25,766 sex offenders in Virginia. This yields a total of 352 sex offenders in Virginia per 100,000 residents which is 32% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Clarksville, VA	1,766	110	796	905
Riverdale, VA	1,077	120	871	991
Mountain Road, VA	938	131	952	1,084
Halifax, VA	1,545	364	1,275	1,639
South Boston, VA	7,676	330	2,334	2,664
Cluster Springs, VA	768	348	2,525	2,873
Clover, VA	536	377	2,730	3,106
Scottsburg, VA	112	355	2,574	2,929

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Burbank, OK	112	612	3,400	4,013
New Centerville, PA	112	368	1,949	2,317
Walnut Hill, IL	112	431	2,526	2,956
Worthington, MO	112	789	3,781	4,570
Dover, MO	112	701	3,363	4,064
Scottsburg, VA	112	355	2,574	2,929

Source: The Scottsburg, VA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.