Harrisonburg, VA Crime


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Harrisonburg, VA has overall lower rates of violent and property crime compared to the national averages. According to , the violent crime rate in Harrisonburg is 13.3, while the US average is 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Harrisonburg is 33.1, slightly lower than the US average of 35.4. However, this does not mean that Harrisonburg is completely free of crime. In recent years, there has been an increase in drug-related crimes and burglaries in the city. Additionally, there have been a few high-profile cases of violence, including shootings and assaults. While the crime rates in Harrisonburg may be lower than the national average, it is still important for residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property.

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

Harrisonburg violent crime is 13.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Harrisonburg property crime is 33.1. (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
Harrisonburg, VA Crime History
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Over 13 years ago

Harrisonburg is small town, yet has the same experiences that a big city offers (just on a smaller scale). The reason for the wealth of experiences is because H'burg is  More

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Any infomation on quality/cost of living will be graetly appreciated.  More

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Over 16 years ago

We moved to H'Burg in 2003 to enjoy a less expensive cost of living, closer proximity to family, low crime rate and better access to quality health care/facilities. We  More

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