Powcan, VA Murder Rates and Murder Maps

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

The D- grade means the rate of murder is much higher than the average US city. Powcan is in the 12th percentile for safety, meaning 88% of cities are safer and 12% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Powcan's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of murder in Powcan is 0.1264 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

How Powcan's Murder Rate Compares

The chart below compares the murder rate in Powcan 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 murder rate, Powcan is less safe than the Virginia state average and less safe than the national average.

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

The Cost of Murder in Powcan, VA

Murder is projected to cost the residents of Powcan about $72,927 in 2025, or roughly $238 per resident. This is part of Powcan's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Powcan, including every crime type and how Powcan compares to other cities.

Interpreting the Murder Map

Remember that murder 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 Powcan's crime maps on the Powcan overall crime page.

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Individual Powcan Crime Maps & Stats

Murder Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Murder Crime Grade
Bruington, VA	D+	C	D+	D-
Crouch, VA	D+	C-	D+	D-
Minor, VA	D-	D-	D-	F
Cumnor, VA	D	D+	D	D
Contra, VA	C-	C	D+	D-
Dunnsville, VA	D+	D	C-	D-
St. Stephens Church, VA	B	B	B+	D+
Walkerton, VA	C+	C+	B-	D+
Helmet, VA	A+	A-	A+	B-
Brays, VA	F	D-	F	F

Murder in City with Similar Populations

Powcan is higher versus other cities of the same size for murder. The table below compares murder in cities with comparable overall population.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Murder Crime Grade
Water Valley, TX	F	B	B	D+
Cayuga, MS	C	B	B	D-
Cecil, AR	D-	F	F	D-
Cedar Mills, OH	C-	C+	C+	B-
Cedar River, MI	B	B-	B-	C
Cedron, OH	B+	B+	B+	C
Central Pacolet, SC	D-	D-	D-	F
Chamberlin, LA	A	B	B	D-
Chapman, AL	D	D	D	D
Charleston, OR	D+	D	D	C

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Powcan, VA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Powcan schools on SchoolGrade

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