Luray, VA Crime


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Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, Luray, VA is a small town known for its charming main street and proximity to the famous Luray Caverns. However, beneath this idyllic surface lies a concerning trend of crime. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Luray stands at 10, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Property crime also remains relatively low at 34.8, just slightly below the US average of 35.4. Despite these numbers, the town has seen a recent spike in theft and vandalism, leading to concerns among residents and law enforcement alike. Efforts are being made to address these issues and maintain the peaceful atmosphere that Luray is known for.

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

Luray violent crime is 10.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Luray property crime is 34.8. (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
Luray, VA Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001000001415.3303.31031.180.9
200259.8019.919.919.91295.1358.6856.779.7
200320.400020.4549.540.7447.761.1
200440.5020.2020.21194.1182.1991.720.2
2005121.320.240.4060.62829.4262.72445.4121.3
2006101.8020.4081.42666.4223.92381.461.1
2007123020.50102.52726389.42275.161.5
2008144.2041.201032759.5308.92327123.6
2009620041.320.72892.6330.62376186
2010145.5041.60103.93179.6685.8247320.8
201140.400040.43250.6605.72543.9100.9
2012101.4020.360.820.32838.6506.92311.420.3
201361.7041.120.602118.5267.41748.3102.8
2014185.5061.841.282.52247185.52040.820.6
2015620041.320.72457.7309.82106.641.3
201683020.8062.32242.1249.11930.762.3
2017166.5062.441.662.42539.62292227.383.3
2018145.7041.620.883.22850.6291.32330.4228.9
2019226.7020.60206.12802.4267.92513.920.6

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Stanley, VA59.9479.01,67272019
Mount Jackson, VA141.8992.92,031122019
New Market, VA44.3797.92,185122019
Edinburg, VA94.1470.41,059132014
Woodstock, VA189.92,373.34,271152019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Stanley, VA59.9479.01,67272019
Mount Jackson, VA141.8992.92,031122019
New Market, VA44.3797.92,185122019
Edinburg, VA94.1470.41,059132014
Woodstock, VA189.92,373.34,271152019

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