Smithfield, VA has a B safety grade (73/100) with a violent crime rate of 175 per 100,000, 50% below the national average.

FBI UCR 2024 Per-capita rates FBI UCR + NIBRS

Smithfield, VA Crime Rate & Safety

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents, drawn directly from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. Compare against state and national averages.

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B
Safety grade
Above Average
175.1
Violent / 100K
1105.4
Property / 100K
9K
Population
-50%
vs U.S. avg

The verdict

Smithfield earns a B safety grade: violent crime runs 50% below the U.S. average, placing it higher-crime than most U.S. cities.

B
PlainCrime safety grade
-50%
violent crime vs. U.S. average
44th
percentile of 8,986 U.S. cities
1,105.4
property crimes per 100K

Crime data sourced from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program, covering violent crime, property crime, and individual offense categories. Safety grades reflect a composite analysis of violent and property crime rates benchmarked against national averages. For context on how crime statistics are collected and what they mean for community safety, read our guide to understanding FBI crime data.

Is Smithfield, VA safe? Smithfield has a violent crime rate of 175.1 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to FBI Uniform Crime Report (UCR) data, 50% lower than the national average and 21% below the Virginia average. The city receives a safety grade of B (Above Average). Property crime rate: 1105.4/100K. Population: 9,137.

FBI UCR Data Snapshot: Smithfield, VA

Smithfield, VA, reporting population 9,137 in 2024, recorded 16 violent crimes and 101 property crimes in the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program's Table 8 city-level submissions. The city's violent crime rate works out to 175.1 per 100,000 residents, while the property crime rate reaches 1105.4 per 100,000. Combining those two rates against national benchmarks yields a composite safety grade of B (Above Average), scoring 73 out of 100.

Within the violent crime count, aggravated assault accounted for 13 incidents, robbery 2, murder 0, and rape 1 in 2024. Property crime splits into larceny-theft (86), burglary (9), motor vehicle theft (6), and arson (0). Larceny-theft and other property offenses typically dominate city crime counts, and larceny-theft leads Smithfield's mix at 73.5% of all Part I offenses.

Against the national violent crime average, Smithfield runs 50% below the US benchmark, and 21% below the Virginia statewide rate. Translated to per-capita risk, the 2024 figures imply roughly a 1 in 78 statistical chance of being named in a crime report that year, narrowing to 1 in 571 for a violent offense. UCR figures reflect offenses reported to and submitted by local law enforcement and may undercount unreported crime.

These figures come from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which compiles offenses voluntarily submitted by local law enforcement agencies. Rates are expressed per 100,000 residents so a small town and a large city sit on the same scale, 50 burglaries mean something very different in a town of 2,000 than in a city of 500,000. Two caveats matter when reading any city's numbers. First, a year with missing or partial agency reporting can understate true crime, so a sudden drop sometimes reflects a reporting gap rather than a real safety gain. Second, UCR counts reported offenses, not convictions, and many crimes are never reported at all. Treat a grade as one input among several, not a final verdict on a place.

Is Smithfield, VA Safe? Safety Assessment

Based on 2024 FBI crime data, Smithfield, VA receives a safety grade of B (Above Average) with a composite safety score of 73/100. The city is significantly safer than the national average, with violent crime 50% below the US benchmark.

Your statistical chance of being a crime victim in Smithfield is approximately 1 in 78 , with a 1 in 571 chance of being a violent crime victim. The most common crime type is larceny-theft, accounting for 74% of all reported offenses.

Safety assessments are based on FBI UCR reported crime statistics. Actual safety varies by neighborhood, time of day, and individual circumstances. Crime reporting rates differ across jurisdictions.

Safety Overview

B 73/100
Above Average
Composite safety score
based on FBI UCR data
Violent Crime Rate
175.1/100K
violent crimes per 100K residents
-50% vs US
Property Crime Rate
1105.4/100K
property crimes per 100K residents
-35% vs US
Total Crimes
117
reported in 2024
Population
9,137
2024 Census-based estimate

Crime Rate Breakdown, How Each Offense Compares

Each offense category's rate per 100,000 residents, benchmarked against the national average. Bars show the rate relative to the highest-rate offense in this city.

Murder 0.0/100K
Rape 10.9/100K
Robbery 21.9/100K
Aggravated Assault 142.3/100K
Burglary 98.5/100K
Larceny-Theft 941.2/100K
Motor Vehicle Theft 65.7/100K
Arson 0.0/100K

How this works: Each bar shows the offense rate per 100,000 residents relative to the most frequent offense in this city. ▲▼ indicators compare against the FBI UCR national rate for that offense category. A longer bar means a higher per-capita rate, it does not imply the city is dangerous; use it to understand the mix of crime types. Full methodology →

Crime Breakdown (2024)

Category Count Rate /100K
Violent Crime 16 175.1
Murder 0 0
Rape 1 10.9
Robbery 2 21.9
Aggravated Assault 13 142.3
Property Crime 101 1105.4
Burglary 9 98.5
Larceny-Theft 86 941.2
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 65.7
Arson 0 0

Per-Capita Risk Assessment

Overall Crime Risk
1 in 78
Statistical chance of being a crime victim based on 2024 data
Violent Crime Risk
1 in 571
Statistical chance of being a violent crime victim

These are statistical averages based on reported crimes. Actual risk varies significantly by neighborhood, time of day, and individual circumstances.

Crime Type Distribution (2024)

Larceny-Theft 86 (73.5%)
Aggravated Assault 13 (11.1%)
Burglary 9 (7.7%)
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 (5.1%)
Robbery 2 (1.7%)
Rape 1 (0.9%)

Smithfield vs Virginia vs National Average

Smithfield
Violent175.1/100K
Property1105.4/100K
GradeB
Virginia
Violent222.8/100K
Property1590.1/100K
National Average
Violent352/100K
Property1711/100K

How Smithfield ranks nationally

Smithfield vs. every U.S. city

Violent crime per 100,000 residents, FBI UCR 2024. Lower is safer.

175 44th percentile lower than 44% of 8,986 U.S. cities

0–100: 3,427 U.S. cities (38%). Below this entry. 100–200: 2,003 U.S. cities (22%). This entry sits in this band. 200–300: 1,232 U.S. cities (14%). Above this entry. 300–400: 742 U.S. cities (8%). Above this entry. 400–500: 511 U.S. cities (6%). Above this entry. 500–600: 325 U.S. cities (4%). Above this entry. 600–700: 199 U.S. cities (2%). Above this entry. 700–800: 134 U.S. cities (1%). Above this entry. 800–900: 94 U.S. cities (1%). Above this entry. 900–1,000: 77 U.S. cities (1%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,100: 59 U.S. cities (1%). Above this entry. 1,100–1,200: 38 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,300: 27 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,300–1,400: 24 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,500: 12 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,500–1,600: 16 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,700: 10 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,700–1,800: 12 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,800–1,900: 11 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,900–2,000: 4 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 2,000+: 29 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. Smithfield 0 2,000+ every reporting city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band of values; taller bars hold more U.S. cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program · 2024

Smithfield vs. nearby cities — violent vs. property crime. X axis violent crime per 100K, Y axis property crime per 100K, split by the national averages. 9 cities; the anchor city is ringed. Smithfield vs. nearby cities — violent vs. property crime SAFEST HIGHEST CRIME 83 795 Violent crime per 100K → 995 4,074 Property crime per 100K → Smithfield: 175 violent · 1,105 property per 100K · grade B Smithfield Virginia Beach: 92 violent · 1,640 property per 100K · grade A Chesapeake: 339 violent · 1,744 property per 100K · grade C Richmond: 337 violent · 3,179 property per 100K · grade D Norfolk: 470 violent · 3,773 property per 100K · grade F Newport News: 736 violent · 2,416 property per 100K · grade F Alexandria: 219 violent · 2,640 property per 100K · grade C Hampton: 248 violent · 2,882 property per 100K · grade C Suffolk: 371 violent · 1,571 property per 100K · grade C Safety grade A / B C D / F
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program · split lines are the U.S. national averages

Nearby Cities in Virginia

Compare Smithfield against neighboring cities in the same state, or use our side-by-side compare tool to benchmark two cities directly.

Virginia Beach
A
Pop: 455,155
Violent: 92.3/100K
Property: 1639.9/100K
Chesapeake
C
Pop: 257,248
Violent: 339.4/100K
Property: 1744.2/100K
Richmond
D
Pop: 231,805
Violent: 336.9/100K
Property: 3179.4/100K
Norfolk
F
Pop: 230,460
Violent: 469.5/100K
Property: 3772.5/100K
Newport News
F
Pop: 183,563
Violent: 736/100K
Property: 2416.1/100K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Smithfield, VA? ▼
Smithfield has a violent crime rate of 175.1 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1105.4 per 100,000, based on 2024 FBI UCR data.
Is Smithfield, VA safe? ▼
Smithfield receives a safety grade of B (Above Average), with a safety score of 73/100. The violent crime rate is 50% below the national average and 21% below the Virginia average.
What is the population of Smithfield, VA? ▼
The reporting population for Smithfield is 9,137 as of 2024.
How many crimes were reported in Smithfield? ▼
In 2024, Smithfield reported 16 violent crimes and 101 property crimes, for a total of 117 reported offenses.
What are the odds of being a crime victim in Smithfield? ▼
Based on 2024 data, the statistical chance of being a crime victim in Smithfield is approximately 1 in 78, with a 1 in 571 chance of being a violent crime victim. These are statistical averages and actual risk varies by neighborhood and circumstance.
What is the most common crime in Smithfield? ▼
The most common crime type in Smithfield is larceny-theft, accounting for 73.5% of all reported crimes (86 incidents in 2024).

Understanding Crime Data

►
Understanding Crime Rates
How per-capita rates are calculated and what they mean
 ►
Violent vs Property Crime
Key differences between crime categories
 ►
FBI Crime Stats Explained
How the FBI collects and reports UCR data
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Crime, Housing & Schools
How safety connects to housing costs and school quality

Data as of 2024. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program.

Crime rates are calculated per 100,000 population. Not all agencies report complete data. FBI Crime in the United States (CIUS) Table 8. Population figures referenced from U.S. Census Bureau estimates where noted; state-level comparisons cross-check against state UCR programs. Verify with FBI.gov UCR, Census.gov QuickFacts, and HUD.gov fair-market rents.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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