Murder per Capita in Laurel Grove
The map below shows murder per 1,000 Laurel Grove residents.
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D+
Overall Crime Grade™
C+ |
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D+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
C- |
Fact
A crime occurs every 34 days 22 hours (on average) in Laurel Grove.
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Crime Grade's murder map shows the safest places in Laurel Grove in green. The most dangerous areas in Laurel Grove 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 Laurel Grove, VA Safe?
The C- grade means the rate of murder is slightly higher than the average US city. Laurel Grove is in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning 68% of cities are safer and 32% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Laurel Grove's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.
The rate of murder in Laurel Grove is 0.0778 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.
Interpreting the Murder Maps
When looking at the murder map for Laurel Grove, 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 Laurel Grove residents who live there.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Laurel Grove 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 Laurel Grove has 0, have the same problem. Of Laurel Grove’s 266 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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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 Laurel Grove residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.108 |
Robbery |
0.2761 |
Rape |
0.6019 |
Murder |
0.0778 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.064 (C+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
17.13 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.5675 |
Burglary |
1.077 |
Arson |
0.1251 |
Total Property Crime |
18.90 (D+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.2109 |
Drug Crimes |
2.647 |
Vandalism |
6.080 |
Identity Theft |
0.5875 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1298 |
Total "Other" Rate |
9.655 (C-) |
Individual Laurel Grove Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of murder in Laurel Grove is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Laurel Grove.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Murder Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
C | C+ | C | C- | |
C- | B+ | D+ | D | |
A- | B+ | A+ | D- | |
C+ | B | C+ | C- | |
B- | C- | C+ | D+ | |
B+ | B | A+ | D- | |
B- | C+ | B- | C- | |
C- | C- | C- | C- | |
C+ | C+ | C+ | D- | |
C+ | C- | B | D |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Laurel Grove is higher 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
C | B | B | C | |
C | B | B | B- | |
B- | C | C | C- | |
A+ | A | A | A- | |
A | A | A | A | |
D+ | C | C | D- | |
A | A | A | A+ | |
A- | A | A | D | |
D | D- | D- | B- | |
B- | A- | A- | B- |
Considering only the murder rate, Laurel Grove is as safe as the Virginia state average and less safe than the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Laurel Grove, VA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Laurel Grove schools on SchoolGrade
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