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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$641,830

Cost of Crime™ for Blackwater, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,786 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Blackwater ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of cities but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to Blackwater's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Blackwater is 56.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Blackwater Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Blackwater varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 25 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Blackwater, VA see the most incidents - about 17 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Blackwater, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Blackwater for 2025 is $641,830. This translates to approximately $594 per resident and $1,786 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Blackwater. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.5%

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

Blackwater, VA:	$594
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Blackwater is $594 per year, which is $130 more than the national average and $163 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Blackwater:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $438 more than in Blackwater.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $462 less than in Blackwater

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Blackwater	Cost per Blackwater Resident
Murder	$175,460	$162
Rape/Sexual Assault	$35,920	$33
Robbery	$13,634	$13
Assault	$58,228	$54
Kidnapping	$14,688	$14
Vehicle Theft	$7,342	$7
Burglary	$16,444	$15
Theft	$207,460	$192
Arson	$3,255	$3
Vandalism	$60,167	$56
Animal Cruelty	$1,114	$1
Drug Crimes	$31,306	$29
Identity Theft	$16,812	$16
Total Cost of Crime	$641,830	$594

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Blackwater, 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 Blackwater totals $1,354,645 ($1,254 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,996,475 ($1,849 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 Blackwater 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 city has few 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 Blackwater’s 1,080 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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Blackwater 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 Blackwater residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.877
Robbery	0.4013
Rape	0.5485
Murder	0.0864
Total Violent Crime	2.914 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	37.09
Vehicle Theft	0.4390
Burglary	1.679
Arson	0.1248
Total Property Crime	39.33 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2243
Drug Crimes	3.919
Vandalism	7.798
Identity Theft	2.011
Animal Cruelty	0.1394
Total "Other" Rate	14.09 (D)

Individual Blackwater Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Woodway, VA	C+	C	A-
Willis, TN	D-	F	D+
Pennington Gap, VA	D-	D+	D-
Kyles Ford, TN	D-	F	D+
Independence, TN	D	D-	D+
Dryden, VA	D+	C+	D+
Jonesville, VA	D-	D-	D
Duffield, VA	D	C+	D+
Eidson, TN	D+	D-	B-
Fraleytown, VA	D	C+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Blackwater is higher 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
Rebecca, GA	B-	C+	C+
Batson, TX	C+	D	D
Kiker, GA	C-	C+	C+
Hamrick, NC	B-	B	B
Hatcher, WV	B	C+	C+
Roosevelt, MI	A+	A	A
Inchelium, WA	D-	C-	C-
Richwood, MN	D	D	D
Kettle River, MN	B+	B	B
Rosalia, WA	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Blackwater 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 Blackwater, VA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 56% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Blackwater schools on SchoolGrade

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