Nelson County, Virginia Crime Rate
Population: 14,775 • FBI UCR
79Score
B
Safe
22
Violent Crimes
149/100k
146
Property Crimes
988/100k
14,775
Population
B
Safety Grade
Is Nelson County Safe?
Nelson County has a safety score of 79/100 (grade B, Safe). Its violent crime rate of 149 per 100k is 61% below the national average of 380 per 100k.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nelson County, Virginia safe?
Nelson County has a safety score of 79/100 (grade B, Safe), based on FBI crime data for the county.
What is the crime rate in Nelson County?
Nelson County has a violent crime rate of 149 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 988 per 100,000.
How is the safety score calculated?
Safety scores combine violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population from the FBI Uniform Crime Report. Scores range 0-100, with higher being safer.
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