The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 23061, VA: Crime Maps and Statistics

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$6.96 million

Cost of Crime™ for 23061, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $760 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 23061 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 23061, VA Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US zip. 23061 ranks in the 80th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 80% of zip codes but less safe than 20%. This analysis applies only to 23061's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 23061 is 16.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 23061 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 23061 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 27 in the south areas to 1 in 79 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of 23061, VA see the most incidents - about 74 per year. In contrast, the east part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 19 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 23061, VA

The total projected cost of crime in 23061 for 2025 is $6,959,651. This translates to approximately $287 per resident and $760 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in 23061. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 23061 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

23061, VA:	$287
23607, VA:	$1219
22655, VA:	$170
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 23061 is $287 per year, which is $177 less than the national average and $145 less than Virginia's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 23061:

In 23607, VA, crime costs $1,219 per person, which is $932 more than in 23061.
In 22655, VA, crime costs $170 per person, which is $117 less than in 23061

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 23061 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 23061	Cost per 23061 Resident
Murder	$2.23 million	$92
Rape/Sexual Assault	$786,129	$32
Robbery	$208,478	$9
Assault	$1.12 million	$46
Kidnapping	$348,336	$14
Vehicle Theft	$404,746	$17
Burglary	$133,236	$5
Theft	$981,144	$40
Arson	$51,876	$2
Vandalism	$387,824	$16
Animal Cruelty	$23,840	$1
Drug Crimes	$237,595	$10
Identity Theft	$45,773	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$6,959,651	$287

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 23061, 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 23061 totals $18,917,173 ($780 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $25,876,824 ($1,067 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 23061 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 central 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 23061 has 5, have the same problem. Of 23061’s 24,248 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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23061 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 23061 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.610
Robbery	0.2733
Rape	0.5347
Murder	0.0489
Total Violent Crime	2.467 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.813
Vehicle Theft	1.078
Burglary	0.6058
Arson	0.0886
Total Property Crime	9.585 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2369
Drug Crimes	1.325
Vandalism	2.239
Identity Theft	0.2439
Animal Cruelty	0.1329
Total "Other" Rate	4.177 (A-)

Individual 23061 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 23061 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 23061.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
23128, VA	A-	C	A
23050, VA	A	B+	A
23056, VA	B+	C-	A+
23071, VA	C+	B-	B
23025, VA	B+	D+	A+
23149, VA	B	C	A-
23021, VA	B+	D+	A+
23035, VA	A-	B+	A
23156, VA	B	C	A-
23092, VA	C+	C+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

23061 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
46818, IN	B+	A	A
33486, FL	A	A	A
33606, FL	B-	B+	B+
96130, CA	C-	D+	D+
44202, OH	B+	A-	A-
78747, TX	B+	B	B
77657, TX	C	C+	C+
45251, OH	C-	C+	C+
76008, TX	A-	A-	A-
35055, AL	D+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, 23061 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 23061, VA average SchoolGrade of A, with 64% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 23061 schools on SchoolGrade

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