The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 20120, VA: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$8.97 million

Cost of Crime™ for 20120, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $621 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 20120 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 20120, VA Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US zip. 20120 ranks in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 70% of zip codes but less safe than 30%. This analysis applies only to 20120's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 20120 is 19.26 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 20120 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 20120 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 27 in the north areas to 1 in 93 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of 20120, VA see the most incidents - about 279 per year. In contrast, the west part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 28 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 20120, VA

The total projected cost of crime in 20120 for 2025 is $8,967,143. This translates to approximately $205 per resident and $621 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in 20120. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 65.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 20120 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

20120, VA:	$205
23607, VA:	$1219
22655, VA:	$170
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 20120 is $205 per year, which is $259 less than the national average and $227 less than Virginia's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 20120:

In 23607, VA, crime costs $1,219 per person, which is $1,014 more than in 20120.
In 22655, VA, crime costs $170 per person, which is $35 less than in 20120

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 20120 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 20120	Cost per 20120 Resident
Murder	$915,639	$21
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.13 million	$26
Robbery	$395,494	$9
Assault	$1.14 million	$26
Kidnapping	$591,272	$14
Vehicle Theft	$343,653	$8
Burglary	$270,281	$6
Theft	$2.56 million	$58
Arson	$72,568	$2
Vandalism	$889,022	$20
Animal Cruelty	$36,256	$1
Drug Crimes	$517,036	$12
Identity Theft	$109,348	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$8,967,143	$205

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 20120, VA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 20120 totals $12,024,186 ($275 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $20,991,329 ($480 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 20120 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports 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 20120 has 3, have the same problem. Of 20120’s 43,773 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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20120 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 20120 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9049
Robbery	0.2872
Rape	0.4265
Murder	0.0111
Total Violent Crime	1.630 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.28
Vehicle Theft	0.5070
Burglary	0.6808
Arson	0.0686
Total Property Crime	12.54 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2228
Drug Crimes	1.597
Vandalism	2.843
Identity Theft	0.3227
Animal Cruelty	0.1120
Total "Other" Rate	5.097 (B+)

Individual 20120 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 20120 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 20120.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
20121, VA	B-	A+	C+
20151, VA	C+	A	C-
20124, VA	A-	A+	B+
22033, VA	C+	A+	C-
22035, VA	A-	A+	B
20152, VA	A+	A	A+
20111, VA	B-	A-	B-
20109, VA	C+	C+	C+
22030, VA	C+	A	C-
20171, VA	A-	A+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

20120 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
28214, NC	D+	C+	C+
84005, UT	A	B-	B-
11413, NY	B	C-	C-
94521, CA	C+	C+	C+
91320, CA	C	C+	C+
85382, AZ	B+	A-	A-
85353, AZ	B	B	B
77042, TX	D-	D	D
76112, TX	D-	D-	D-
94025, CA	C	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, 20120 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 20120, VA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 70% actual proficiency versus 59% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 20120 schools on SchoolGrade

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