23408, VA Arson Rates and Arson Maps

Crime Grade's arson map shows the safest places in 23408 in green. The most dangerous areas in 23408 are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is 23408, VA Safe?

The C grade means the rate of arson is slightly higher than the average US zip. 23408 is in the 43rd percentile for safety, meaning 57% of zip codes are safer and 43% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 23408's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of arson in 23408 is 0.1159 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 23408 generally consider the north part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of arson in 23408 may be as high as 1 in 8,422 in the northwest neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 9,723 in the north part of the zip. See the section on interpreting the arson map, however, because comparing rates for arson or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the northwest parts of 23408, VA: about 0 per year. The west part of 23408 has fewer cases of arson with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Arson Maps

When looking at the arson map for 23408, remember that the rate of arson per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are few retail establishments in the zip. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the arson rate map do not always indicate danger for 23408 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 23408 has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which 23408 has 0, have the same problem. Of 23408’s 63 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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23408 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All arson rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 23408 residents in a standard year.

Individual 23408 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of arson in 23408 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 23408.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
23413, VA	D-	D-	F	B-
23307, VA	D+	C	D	C+
23354, VA	D-	D	F	C+
23486, VA	D-	C-	D-	B-
23350, VA	D-	D	D-	B-
23405, VA	D+	C+	D	B-
23398, VA	B-	B	B-	C-
23306, VA	D+	D-	D+	B-
23423, VA	D	D+	D	C+
23347, VA	D+	B-	D+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

23408 is similar versus other zip codes of the same size for arson. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
79243, TX	D-	F	F	C+
56125, MN	B	C+	C+	C+
57364, SD	D+	C-	C-	B-
58311, ND	D-	D	D	D+
77561, TX	A-	C	C	C+
77614, TX	C-	D	D	D+
78338, TX	F	F	F	D
78802, TX	D-	D	D	D+
79025, TX	B	C-	C-	B-
79093, TX	D	C-	C-	C-

Considering only the arson rate, 23408 is less safe than the Virginia state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 23408, VA average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 23408 schools on SchoolGrade

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