The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 23306, VA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 23306

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 23306.

 

23306, VA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D-
D+
Other Crime Grade
C-

$682,473

Cost of Crime™ for 23306, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,907 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 23306 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 23306, VA Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US zip. 23306 ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of zip codes but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to 23306's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 23306 is 36.10 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 23306 Residents generally consider the northwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 23306 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 23 in the northeast areas to 1 in 35 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 23306, VA see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 23306, VA

The total projected cost of crime in 23306 for 2025 is $682,473. This translates to approximately $727 per resident and $1,907 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in 23306. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 23306 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

23306, VA: $727
23607, VA: $1219
22655, VA: $170
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 23306 is $727 per year, which is $263 more than the national average and $295 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 23306:
  • In 23607, VA, crime costs $1,219 per person, which is $492 more than in 23306.
  • In 22655, VA, crime costs $170 per person, which is $557 less than in 23306

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 23306 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 23306
Cost per 23306 Resident
Murder
$317,740
$338
Rape/Sexual Assault
$31,920
$34
Robbery
$10,012
$11
Assault
$133,876
$143
Kidnapping
$6,349
$7
Vehicle Theft
$11,822
$13
Burglary
$18,912
$20
Theft
$82,773
$88
Arson
$2,149
$2
Vandalism
$36,825
$39
Animal Cruelty
$1,543
$2
Drug Crimes
$23,962
$26
Identity Theft
$4,590
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$682,473
$727

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 23306, 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 23306 totals $2,291,952 ($2,441 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,974,424 ($3,168 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 23306 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 southeast 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 have the same problem. Of 23306’s 939 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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23306 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 23306 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.964
Robbery
0.3390
Rape
0.5606
Murder
0.1801
Total Violent Crime
6.044 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
17.02
Vehicle Theft
0.8131
Burglary
2.221
Arson
0.0948
Total Property Crime
20.15 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1115
Drug Crimes
3.450
Vandalism
5.489
Identity Theft
0.6315
Animal Cruelty
0.2222
Total "Other" Rate
9.905 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 23306 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 23306.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

23306 is higher 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
A-
A
A
C
D-
D-
D+
C-
C-
D+
C
C
B-
C
C
A
B+
B+
A+
A+
A+
A
D
D
A-
B
B
A-
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, 23306 is less safe than the Virginia state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 23306, VA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 55% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 23306 schools on SchoolGrade

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