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53%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
64%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
51%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
Independence crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Independence crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Independence crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Independence crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleIndependence/100k peopleVirginia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)1,084 (estimate)1,9302,324
Murdern/an/an/a7.36.3
Rapen/an/an/a30.240.0
Robberyn/an/an/a38.466.1
Assaultn/an/an/a158.1268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)131 (estimate)234370
Burglaryn/an/an/a124.6269.8
Theftn/an/an/a1,410.41,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a160.7282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)952 (estimate)1,6961,954

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The Independence crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Independence as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Independence crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Independence crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Independence crime rates are 53% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Independence are 64% lower than the national average
      • In Independence you have a 1 in 93 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Independence is safer than 68% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Independence has decreased by 5%

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        Daily Crime In Independence (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Independence

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Independence is 1 in 762
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Independence is 1 in 106
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Independence is 1 in 93

        Year Over Year Crime In Independence (per 100,000 people)

        Independence police department

        Item Independence Virginia National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)28,827558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.13.23.3
        There are a total of 2 Independence police officers. This results in 2.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 34.3% less than the Virginia average and 35% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Virginia

        State Total offenders Virginia /100K National /100K
        Virginia25,766352266
        There are a total of 25,766 sex offenders in Virginia. This yields a total of 352 sex offenders in Virginia per 100,000 residents which is 32% greater than the national average.

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        Sparta, NC1,8781899651,154
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        Sugar Grove, VA8273782,7413,119
        Galax, VA6,4022563,8184,074
        Independence, VA1,1011319521,084

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        Ryland Heights, KY1,10183560643
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        Appleton City, MO1,1012221,0631,285
        Independence, VA1,1011319521,084
        Source: The Independence, VA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.