Harrisonburg, VA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Harrisonburg, VA has moderate safety concerns with a C+ rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (39.0% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
With 536 total incidents, Harrisonburg shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Harrisonburg demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US5135624, a total of 536 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is property crime, accounting for 206 incidents, followed closely by assault with 201 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent, with 129 incidents, while destruction/damage/vandalism of property accounts for 33 incidents. Motor vehicle theft is relatively lower, with 17 incidents, and stolen property offenses and burglary/breaking & entering contribute 12 and 15 incidents, respectively. Assault offenses are also significant, with 201 incidents recorded. "Other" crimes constitute 106 incidents, with fraud offenses being the most common subcategory (80 incidents). Sex offenses account for 15 incidents, with a notable number of kidnapping/abduction incidents (9). Robbery is relatively low, with 7 incidents, and homicide is the least frequent, with only 1 incident.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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