Waynesboro, VA Crime


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Waynesboro, VA has a lower than average crime rate compared to the national statistics. According to recent data, the city's violent crime rate is 16.2, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This is a testament to the efforts of local law enforcement and community members to ensure the safety of their town. In terms of property crime, Waynesboro also fares well with a rate of 40.1, slightly higher than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that while there may be some instances of property crime, it is not a major concern in the city. Overall, Waynesboro, VA remains a relatively safe and peaceful community, making it an ideal place to live and raise a family.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Waynesboro violent crime is 16.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Waynesboro property crime is 40.1. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Waynesboro, VA Crime History
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Staunton, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
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Bridgewater, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock222019
Charlottesville, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock232019
Dayton, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock242019
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Staunton, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Charlottesville, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock232019
Culpeper, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock562019
Front Royal, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock702019
Fredericksburg, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock782018

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Over 5 years ago

Thinking of living in Waynesboro. Really nice, friendly people and a great City to live in as long as you plan to stay. You'll be penalized for living there any time  More

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Don't know why it was given top ratings. Worse place ever!!!! They do not hire people over 40 and they claim to be veteran friendly but they aren't. I retired from the  More

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Over 6 years ago

Waynesboro is horrible dont move here! I been here unfortunately all my life im 29. People here suck old ppl scared to do the speed limit so traffic is jammed up during  More

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