Desha, VA Arson Rates and Arson Maps

Crime Grade's arson map shows the safest places in Desha in green. The most dangerous areas in Desha 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 Desha, VA Safe from Arson?

The B- grade means the rate of arson is slightly lower than the average US city. Desha is in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning 39% of cities are safer and 61% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Desha's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of arson in Desha is 0.0936 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

How Desha's Arson Rate Compares

The chart below compares the arson rate in Desha to the Virginia state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

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

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Arson in Desha, VA

Arson is projected to cost the residents of Desha about $757 in 2025, or roughly $2 per resident. This is part of Desha's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Desha, including every crime type and how Desha compares to other cities.

Interpreting the Arson Map

Remember that arson rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading Desha's crime maps on the Desha overall crime page.

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Individual Desha Crime Maps & Stats

Arson Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of arson in Desha is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Desha.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Tappahannock, VA	D-	D	D-	B-
Brays, VA	F	D-	F	C+
Mount Landing, VA	D-	D	D-	B
Dunnsville, VA	D+	D	C-	D+
Rexburg, VA	D	D	D	B
Ethel, VA	D-	C	D-	B-
Wares Wharf, VA	D+	D-	C+	D
Nomini Grove, VA	C-	D+	C	B-
Wellford, VA	C-	D+	C	B-
Indian Neck, VA	D	D-	D	B+

Arson in City with Similar Populations

Desha is lower versus other cities of the same size for arson. The table below compares arson in cities with comparable overall population.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Tyner, NY	B	B-	B-	A
Inlet, NY	D-	F	F	B
Turkey Creek, AR	D-	F	F	D
Huron, WI	B-	D+	D+	A
Hunter, AL	C-	D+	D+	D
Hughart, WV	B	B-	B-	C-
Houghton, IA	A-	B	B	C-
Hope, TX	C	B-	B-	A-
Hooper, MI	A	B+	B+	C+
Turnersville, TX	B+	C-	C-	C-

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Desha, VA average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Desha schools on SchoolGrade

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