The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 23004, VA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 23004

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 23004.

 

23004, VA Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

C
B+
Other Crime Grade
C-

$461,932

Cost of Crime™ for 23004, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,512 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 23004 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 23004, VA Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US zip. 23004 ranks in the 57th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 57% of zip codes but less safe than 43%. This analysis applies only to 23004's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 23004 is 23.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 23004 Residents generally consider the north part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 23004 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 38 in the central areas to 1 in 52 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of 23004, VA see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the west part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 23004, VA

The total projected cost of crime in 23004 for 2025 is $461,932. This translates to approximately $538 per resident and $1,512 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in 23004. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 23004 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

23004, VA: $538
23607, VA: $1219
22655, VA: $170
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 23004 is $538 per year, which is $74 more than the national average and $106 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 23004:
  • In 23607, VA, crime costs $1,219 per person, which is $681 more than in 23004.
  • In 22655, VA, crime costs $170 per person, which is $368 less than in 23004

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 23004 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 23004
Cost per 23004 Resident
Murder
$234,985
$274
Rape/Sexual Assault
$29,580
$34
Robbery
$6,467
$8
Assault
$62,432
$73
Kidnapping
$5,736
$7
Vehicle Theft
$14,298
$17
Burglary
$16,127
$19
Theft
$28,934
$34
Arson
$1,803
$2
Vandalism
$46,020
$54
Animal Cruelty
$882
$1
Drug Crimes
$7,556
$9
Identity Theft
$7,111
$8
Total Cost of Crime
$461,932
$538

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 23004, 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 23004 totals $1,713,819 ($1,995 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,175,751 ($2,533 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 23004 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 zip has few 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 have the same problem. Of 23004’s 859 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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23004 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 23004 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.531
Robbery
0.2394
Rape
0.5679
Murder
0.1456
Total Violent Crime
3.484 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
6.504
Vehicle Theft
1.075
Burglary
2.070
Arson
0.0869
Total Property Crime
9.735 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1101
Drug Crimes
1.189
Vandalism
7.499
Identity Theft
1.070
Animal Cruelty
0.1388
Total "Other" Rate
10.01 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 23004 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 23004.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C+
C
C+
C
C
C+
B
A-
B-
B-
C
B+
C
B+
C-
C+
B
C+
B-
C+
B-
B-
C+
B
C+
C+
C+
D+
B+
D

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

23004 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
B-
A-
A-
B-
C-
C-
D+
B
B
F
F
F
B-
C-
C-
B-
C-
C-
B-
C+
C+
D+
C-
C-
C-
B-
B-
D-
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, 23004 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 23004, VA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 23004 schools on SchoolGrade

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