Western, VA Arson Rates and Arson Maps

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

The C+ grade means the rate of arson is about the same as the average US city. Western is in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning 48% of cities are safer and 52% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Western's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of arson in Western is 0.1044 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

How Western's Arson Rate Compares

The chart below compares the arson rate in Western 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, Western is less safe than the Virginia state average and as safe as the national average.

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

The Cost of Arson in Western, VA

Arson is projected to cost the residents of Western about $131 in 2025, or roughly $3 per resident. This is part of Western's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Western, including every crime type and how Western 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 Western's crime maps on the Western overall crime page.

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Individual Western Crime Maps & Stats

Arson Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Narrows, VA	C	B-	B-	B
Thessalia, VA	C-	C	C+	C+
Willowton, WV	A	A-	A+	C-
Penvir, VA	C+	A	B-	A-
Glen Lyn, VA	D+	C+	C-	B
Rich Creek, VA	D	C-	D+	C+
Pearisburg, VA	B-	B	B+	C+
Klotz, VA	B	B	A-	B-
Staffordsville, VA	C-	C	C+	C+
Phlegar, VA	C	B	C+	B

Arson in City with Similar Populations

Western 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
White Butte, SD	D-	D-	D-	A-
Heaton, ND	D-	B-	B-	C+
Helena, LA	F	F	F	A
Herman, NJ	A-	A+	A+	A+
Hesper, IA	B-	B	B	C+
Whitlow, CA	D	F	F	F
Whitefish Point, MI	F	F	F	D-
White Hall, CA	D-	D-	D-	D-
White City, TX	D-	D-	D-	C
Yost, UT	F	D	D	C+

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Western, VA average SchoolGrade of A, with 59% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Western schools on SchoolGrade

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