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

Crime per Capita in Briggs

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

 

Briggs, VA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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C+
Other Crime Grade
B

$110,566

Cost of Crime™ for Briggs, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $770 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Briggs ranks in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 63% of cities but less safe than 37%. This analysis applies only to Briggs's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Briggs is 19.98 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Briggs Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Briggs varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 42 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 56 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Briggs, VA see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Briggs, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Briggs for 2025 is $110,566. This translates to approximately $304 per resident and $770 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Briggs. 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): 29.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Briggs, VA: $304
Emporia, VA: $1033
Round Hill, VA: $132
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Briggs is $304 per year, which is $160 less than the national average and $128 less than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Briggs:
  • In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $729 more than in Briggs.
  • In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $172 less than in Briggs

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Briggs for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Briggs
Cost per Briggs Resident
Murder
$35,248
$97
Rape/Sexual Assault
$12,965
$36
Robbery
$7,599
$21
Assault
$8,953
$25
Kidnapping
$4,726
$13
Vehicle Theft
$1,669
$5
Burglary
$4,193
$12
Theft
$18,944
$52
Arson
$640
$2
Vandalism
$9,383
$26
Animal Cruelty
$274
$1
Drug Crimes
$5,114
$14
Identity Theft
$858
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$110,566
$304

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Briggs, 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 Briggs totals $302,115 ($830 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $412,681 ($1,134 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 Briggs 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 Briggs’s 364 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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Briggs 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 Briggs residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8564
Robbery
0.6637
Rape
0.5874
Murder
0.0515
Total Violent Crime
2.159 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.05
Vehicle Theft
0.2961
Burglary
1.270
Arson
0.0728
Total Property Crime
11.69 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2142
Drug Crimes
1.899
Vandalism
3.608
Identity Theft
0.3045
Animal Cruelty
0.1018
Total "Other" Rate
6.128 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Briggs is lower 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
B-
C+
C+
F
F
F
D-
F
F
B+
D+
D+
F
D-
D-
B+
B
B
A-
C+
C+
F
C+
C+
D+
D
D
F
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Briggs 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 Briggs, VA average SchoolGrade of A, with 62% actual proficiency versus 51% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Briggs schools on SchoolGrade

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