Danville, VA Crime


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Danville, VA is a small city located in Southern Virginia with a population of just over 40,000 people. While it may seem like a quiet and peaceful place, the crime statistics tell a different story. According to , Danville has a violent crime rate of 30.3, well above the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Danville are more likely to become victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. In addition, property crime is also a major concern in Danville, with a rate of 58.9 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These high crime rates are a cause for concern and efforts are being made to address and reduce crime in Danville.

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

Danville violent crime is 30.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Danville property crime is 58.9. (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
Danville, VA Crime History
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I have lived in Danville all of my life(almost 30 years). This town has been through some ups and downs but as I get older, I have realized how great of a town that  More

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Danville is in a state of revival. Its beautiful river and numerous parks, its quiet walks and enviable sunsets are but a few of the natural amenities the city offers.  More

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In my opinion, all of Danville's problems are rooted in their poorly managed government infrastructure. I have been here for 3 months and the entire time I've been here,  More

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