The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 24501, VA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$18.5 million

Cost of Crime™ for 24501, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,691 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 24501 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 24501, VA Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US zip. 24501 ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of zip codes but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to 24501's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 24501 is 39.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 24501 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 24501 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 14 in the central areas to 1 in 40 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of 24501, VA see the most incidents - about 278 per year. In contrast, the south part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 21 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 24501, VA

The total projected cost of crime in 24501 for 2025 is $18,548,942. This translates to approximately $705 per resident and $1,691 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.7% of the median household income in 24501. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 24501 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

24501, VA:	$705
23607, VA:	$1219
22655, VA:	$170
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 24501 is $705 per year, which is $241 more than the national average and $274 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 24501:

In 23607, VA, crime costs $1,219 per person, which is $513 more than in 24501.
In 22655, VA, crime costs $170 per person, which is $535 less than in 24501

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 24501 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 24501	Cost per 24501 Resident
Murder	$7.71 million	$293
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.05 million	$40
Robbery	$414,994	$16
Assault	$2.47 million	$94
Kidnapping	$594,338	$23
Vehicle Theft	$780,177	$30
Burglary	$637,638	$24
Theft	$2.07 million	$79
Arson	$49,289	$2
Vandalism	$1.82 million	$69
Animal Cruelty	$34,701	$1
Drug Crimes	$808,516	$31
Identity Theft	$110,876	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$18,548,942	$705

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 24501, 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 24501 totals $56,858,235 ($2,162 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $75,407,177 ($2,867 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 24501 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 northwest 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 24501 has 6, have the same problem. Of 24501’s 26,304 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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24501 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 24501 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.263
Robbery	0.5016
Rape	0.6560
Murder	0.1561
Total Violent Crime	4.577 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.18
Vehicle Theft	1.915
Burglary	2.673
Arson	0.0776
Total Property Crime	19.85 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3727
Drug Crimes	4.155
Vandalism	9.708
Identity Theft	0.5446
Animal Cruelty	0.1783
Total "Other" Rate	14.96 (D-)

Individual 24501 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 24501 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 24501.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
24502, VA	C-	D	C
24504, VA	D	D	D+
24503, VA	C+	B+	B-
24572, VA	C	B-	C
24551, VA	B	A-	B-
24588, VA	C	B-	B-
24550, VA	B	A	A
24536, VA	A	A+	A+
24538, VA	B-	A-	B
24556, VA	A	A+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

24501 is similar 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
45039, OH	A	A-	A-
97420, OR	D	C-	C-
95618, CA	C-	C+	C+
95242, CA	F	F	F
93405, CA	C	D	D
92604, CA	A-	C+	C+
92227, CA	D+	D-	D-
91724, CA	B-	B-	B-
90292, CA	D	D	D
77005, TX	D	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, 24501 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 24501, VA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 24501 schools on SchoolGrade

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