Hillsboro, VA Murder Rates and Murder Maps

Murder per Capita in Hillsboro

The map below shows murder per 1,000 Hillsboro residents.

 

Hillsboro, VA Map of Murder Rates
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A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade
A+
Property Crime Grade
A+
Other Crime Grade
A-

Which crimes are included?

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A crime occurs every 34 days 22 hours (on average) in Hillsboro.

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Crime Grade's murder map shows the safest places in Hillsboro in green. The most dangerous areas in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro, VA Safe?

The A+ grade means the rate of murder is much lower than the average US city. Hillsboro is in the 93rd percentile for safety, meaning 7% of cities are safer and 93% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Hillsboro's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of murder in Hillsboro is 0.0181 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

Interpreting the Murder Maps

When looking at the murder map for Hillsboro, remember that the rate of murder 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 city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the murder rate map do not always indicate danger for Hillsboro residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro has 0, have the same problem. Of Hillsboro’s 240 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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Hillsboro Crime Breakdown

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

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.1275
Robbery
0.2159
Rape
0.4225
Murder
0.0181
Total Violent Crime
0.7840 (A+)
 
 

 

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
1.770
Vehicle Theft
0.3515
Burglary
0.1095
Arson
0.0379
Total Property Crime
2.269 (A+)
 
 

 

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1638
Drug Crimes
1.298
Vandalism
1.845
Identity Theft
0.4101
Animal Cruelty
0.1531
Total "Other" Rate
3.870 (A-)

 

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Murder Crime Grade
Purcellville, VA
A
A+
A+
A-
Shannondale, WV
A
A
A
A+
Waterford, VA
A+
A+
A+
A
Hamilton, VA
A+
A+
A+
A-
Round Hill, VA
A+
A+
A+
A+
Lovettsville, VA
A+
A+
A+
C+
Paeonian Springs, VA
A+
A-
A+
B-
Millville, WV
B+
B+
A-
B
Taylorstown, VA
A+
A+
A+
C+
Harpers Ferry, WV
A
A
A+
A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hillsboro is lower versus other cities of the same size for murder. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Murder Crime Grade
Leonardsville, NY
A-
C+
C+
A
Westford, CT
A+
A+
A+
A-
Lavansville, PA
C+
A
A
A+
West Whately, MA
B+
B
B
A
Lawton, IN
B+
B
B
B-
Leadmine, MO
C
B+
B+
D-
West Petersburg, IN
A+
A-
A-
B+
West, OR
B
B+
B+
A
West Old Town, ME
A+
A+
A+
A+
West Lodi, OH
B
C
C
B+

Considering only the murder rate, Hillsboro is safer than the Virginia state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Hillsboro, VA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 71% actual proficiency versus 66% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Hillsboro schools on SchoolGrade

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