Southampton, VA County has a relatively low rate of crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the county's violent crime rate is 7.7, while the US average is 22.7. This means that, in general, residents of Southampton are less likely to experience violent crime than those in other parts of the country. However, property crime remains an issue, with the county's rate at 21.3 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Despite this, Southampton, VA County still maintains a relatively safe environment for its residents, making it an attractive place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Southampton County violent crime is 7.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Southampton County property crime is 21.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Southampton, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Roanoke Rapids, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.