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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.07 million

Cost of Crime™ for Boydton, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,323 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Boydton ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Boydton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Boydton is 30.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Boydton Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Boydton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Boydton, VA see the most incidents - about 23 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Boydton, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Boydton for 2025 is $1,065,122. This translates to approximately $588 per resident and $1,323 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Boydton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Boydton, VA:	$588
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Boydton is $588 per year, which is $124 more than the national average and $157 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Boydton:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $444 more than in Boydton.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $456 less than in Boydton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Boydton	Cost per Boydton Resident
Murder	$484,472	$268
Rape/Sexual Assault	$59,907	$33
Robbery	$41,741	$23
Assault	$131,818	$73
Kidnapping	$18,453	$10
Vehicle Theft	$29,143	$16
Burglary	$35,207	$19
Theft	$116,360	$64
Arson	$5,642	$3
Vandalism	$103,890	$57
Animal Cruelty	$1,281	$1
Drug Crimes	$32,214	$18
Identity Theft	$4,995	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$1,065,122	$588

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Boydton, 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 Boydton totals $3,546,845 ($1,960 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,611,967 ($2,548 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 Boydton 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 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 have the same problem. Of Boydton’s 1,810 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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Boydton 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 Boydton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.536
Robbery	0.7332
Rape	0.5459
Murder	0.1424
Total Violent Crime	3.957 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.41
Vehicle Theft	1.040
Burglary	2.145
Arson	0.1291
Total Property Crime	15.73 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1681
Drug Crimes	2.406
Vandalism	8.034
Identity Theft	0.3566
Animal Cruelty	0.0957
Total "Other" Rate	11.06 (D+)

Individual Boydton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Norvello, VA	D+	D+	C-
Cusco Willa, VA	C	C-	C+
Phillis, VA	D	D+	D
Redlawn, VA	B-	B-	A-
Baskerville, VA	C	C-	C+
Palmer Springs, VA	D	D	D
The Ridge, VA	B-	C	B-
Townsville, VA	D	D	D
Finchley, VA	C	C	C+
Union Level, VA	B-	B-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Boydton 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
Lansing, IA	C	B	B
Saluda, VA	B-	C-	C-
Mears, MI	B	C	C
Mazon, IL	A+	B+	B+
Brooklawn, NJ	C-	C-	C-
Brookeland, TX	B+	B-	B-
Boulder, MT	B+	C+	C+
Marion, MT	B	C	C
Blanchard, ID	A-	B+	B+
Wattsburg, PA	A+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Boydton is as safe as the Virginia state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Boydton, VA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Boydton schools on SchoolGrade

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