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

Crime per Capita in Barboursville

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

 

Barboursville, VA Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

B
C-
Other Crime Grade
B

$2.01 million

Cost of Crime™ for Barboursville, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $900 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Barboursville ranks in the 46th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 46% of cities but less safe than 54%. This analysis applies only to Barboursville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Barboursville is 25.47 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Barboursville Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Barboursville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 35 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 51 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Barboursville, VA see the most incidents - about 69 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Barboursville, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Barboursville for 2025 is $2,009,005. This translates to approximately $336 per resident and $900 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Barboursville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Barboursville Compared to Other Cities?

Barboursville, VA: $336
Emporia, VA: $1033
Round Hill, VA: $132
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Barboursville is $336 per year, which is $129 less than the national average and $96 less than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Barboursville:
  • In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $697 more than in Barboursville.
  • In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $204 less than in Barboursville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Barboursville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Barboursville
Cost per Barboursville Resident
Murder
$583,600
$97
Rape/Sexual Assault
$180,607
$30
Robbery
$44,977
$8
Assault
$265,775
$44
Kidnapping
$49,888
$8
Vehicle Theft
$82,829
$14
Burglary
$68,065
$11
Theft
$449,884
$75
Arson
$9,543
$2
Vandalism
$139,677
$23
Animal Cruelty
$7,536
$1
Drug Crimes
$112,298
$19
Identity Theft
$14,326
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$2,009,005
$336

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Barboursville, 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 Barboursville totals $4,817,611 ($805 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,826,616 ($1,140 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 Barboursville 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 west part of the city 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 Barboursville has 1, have the same problem. Of Barboursville’s 5,987 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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Barboursville 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 Barboursville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.546
Robbery
0.2388
Rape
0.4975
Murder
0.0519
Total Violent Crime
2.334 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.51
Vehicle Theft
0.8934
Burglary
1.253
Arson
0.0660
Total Property Crime
16.72 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1374
Drug Crimes
2.536
Vandalism
3.266
Identity Theft
0.3092
Animal Cruelty
0.1702
Total "Other" Rate
6.418 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
A
B+
B
C-
B-
B-
B
B-
A-
B
A
B
A+
C
B+
A-
A-
B+
B-
B+
B+
A-
B+
B+
B+
B+
C
C-
C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Barboursville is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
A
A
B+
C+
C+
C-
C+
C+
D-
D
D
A
A-
A-
A+
A+
A+
D+
C
C
B
B-
B-
D
D+
D+
B+
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Barboursville 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 Barboursville, VA average SchoolGrade of A, with 60% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Barboursville schools on SchoolGrade

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