Woodlake, VA Murder Rates and Murder Maps

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

The C grade means the rate of murder is slightly higher than the average US city. Woodlake is in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning 58% of cities are safer and 42% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Woodlake's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of murder in Woodlake is 0.0660 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

Interpreting the Murder Maps

When looking at the murder map for Woodlake, 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 Woodlake residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Woodlake 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 Woodlake has 0, have the same problem. Of Woodlake’s 716 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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Woodlake 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 Woodlake residents in a standard year.

Individual Woodlake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Murder Crime Grade
Brandermill, VA	C-	B+	C	C+
Moseley, VA	A	A+	A+	B-
Midlothian, VA	C+	A	B-	B
Clayville, VA	A+	A+	A+	B-
Chesterfield, VA	C	B+	C+	C-
Rockwood, VA	C	B+	C	B-
Winterpock, VA	C-	D+	C	B-
Bon Air, VA	D	B	D	C+
Manchester, VA	D-	D	D-	D+
Flat Rock, VA	B-	B+	C	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Woodlake is similar 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
Trafton, WA	C-	C+	C+	A+
Conetoe, NC	D+	C	C	D-
Conklin Forks, NY	B	D	D	A-
Cora, WY	C-	B	B	C-
Cornatzer, NC	B-	C	C	C
Cotton, MN	D	C+	C+	C-
Cottonville, NC	D+	C+	C+	D
Craig, NE	C	C+	C+	C+
Topnot, NC	D+	D+	D+	D-
Tours, TX	C+	C+	C+	B

Considering only the murder rate, Woodlake is safer than the Virginia state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Woodlake, VA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 72% actual proficiency versus 60% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Woodlake schools on SchoolGrade

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