Crime per Capita in Albemarle County
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Albemarle County.
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B
Overall Crime Grade™
A+ |
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C+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
A- |
$55.1 million
Cost of Crime™ for Albemarle County, VA
In 2025, crime will cost $1,117 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Albemarle County 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 Albemarle County, VA Safe?
The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US county. Albemarle County ranks in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 67% of counties but less safe than 33%. This analysis applies only to Albemarle County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The crime rate in Albemarle County is 25.19 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Albemarle County Residents generally consider the southeast part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Albemarle County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 25 in the north areas to 1 in 58 in the southeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Albemarle County, VA see the most incidents - about 640 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 93 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Albemarle County, VA
The total projected cost of crime in Albemarle County for 2025 is $55,149,077. This translates to approximately $466 per resident and $1,117 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Albemarle County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.9%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.5%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Albemarle County Compared to Other Counties?
| Albemarle County, VA: | $466 |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth City, VA: | $867 |
| Loudoun County, VA: | $236 |
| Virginia: | $432 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Albemarle County is $466 per year, which is $1 more than the national average and $34 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Albemarle County:
- In Portsmouth City, VA, crime costs $867 per person, which is $402 more than in Albemarle County.
- In Loudoun County, VA, crime costs $236 per person, which is $229 less than in Albemarle County
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Albemarle County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Albemarle County |
Cost per Albemarle County Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$27.5 million |
$232 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$3.77 million |
$32 |
Robbery |
$1.31 million |
$11 |
Assault |
$2.79 million |
$24 |
Kidnapping |
$1.25 million |
$11 |
Vehicle Theft |
$3.00 million |
$25 |
Burglary |
$969,087 |
$8 |
Theft |
$8.41 million |
$71 |
Arson |
$209,934 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$2.95 million |
$25 |
Animal Cruelty |
$151,161 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$2.46 million |
$21 |
Identity Theft |
$369,152 |
$3 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$55,149,077 |
$466 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Albemarle County, 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 Albemarle County totals $201,241,495 ($1,699 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $256,390,572 ($2,165 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 Albemarle County 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 county 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 Albemarle County has 28, have the same problem. Of Albemarle County’s 118,452 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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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 Albemarle County residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
0.8216 |
Robbery |
0.3525 |
Rape |
0.5253 |
Murder |
0.1235 |
Total Violent Crime |
1.823 (A+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
13.71 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.634 |
Burglary |
0.9020 |
Arson |
0.0734 |
Total Property Crime |
16.32 (C+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1746 |
Drug Crimes |
2.805 |
Vandalism |
3.489 |
Identity Theft |
0.4026 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1725 |
Total "Other" Rate |
7.043 (A-) |
Individual Albemarle County Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Albemarle County is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Albemarle County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C- | B- | D+ | |
A | A+ | A- | |
A- | A | A | |
C- | B- | D+ | |
C- | C+ | D | |
A | A+ | A- | |
A | A | A | |
A- | A | B+ | |
B | A | B | |
A- | A | A- |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Albemarle County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | C+ | C+ | |
C+ | B | B | |
A- | C | C | |
A+ | B | B | |
C | D | D | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
D | C | C | |
B | B- | B- | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
D | D- | D- |
Considering only the crime rate, Albemarle County 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 Albemarle County, VA average SchoolGrade of A, with 59% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Albemarle County schools on SchoolGrade
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