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

Crime per Capita in Chatham Hill

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

 

Chatham Hill, VA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

C-
F
Other Crime Grade
C+

$161,742

Cost of Crime™ for Chatham Hill, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,902 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Chatham Hill ranks in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 2% of cities but less safe than 98%. This analysis applies only to Chatham Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Chatham Hill is 79.01 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Chatham Hill Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Chatham Hill varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 10 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 62 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Chatham Hill, VA see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Chatham Hill, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Chatham Hill for 2025 is $161,742. This translates to approximately $735 per resident and $1,902 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.4% of the median household income in Chatham Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 9.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Chatham Hill Compared to Other Cities?

Chatham Hill, VA: $735
Emporia, VA: $1033
Round Hill, VA: $132
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Chatham Hill is $735 per year, which is $271 more than the national average and $304 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Chatham Hill:
  • In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $297 more than in Chatham Hill.
  • In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $603 less than in Chatham Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Chatham Hill for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Chatham Hill
Cost per Chatham Hill Resident
Murder
$37,208
$169
Rape/Sexual Assault
$9,253
$42
Robbery
$3,925
$18
Assault
$15,821
$72
Kidnapping
$3,349
$15
Vehicle Theft
$722
$3
Burglary
$5,011
$23
Theft
$72,957
$332
Arson
$671
$3
Vandalism
$7,320
$33
Animal Cruelty
$215
$1
Drug Crimes
$4,715
$21
Identity Theft
$575
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$161,742
$735

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Chatham Hill, 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 Chatham Hill totals $296,661 ($1,348 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $458,403 ($2,084 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 Chatham Hill 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 Chatham Hill’s 220 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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Chatham Hill 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 Chatham Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.504
Robbery
0.5672
Rape
0.6937
Murder
0.0900
Total Violent Crime
3.855 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
64.03
Vehicle Theft
0.2121
Burglary
2.511
Arson
0.1262
Total Property Crime
66.88 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2510
Drug Crimes
2.897
Vandalism
4.657
Identity Theft
0.3379
Animal Cruelty
0.1320
Total "Other" Rate
8.276 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Chatham Hill 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
F
F
F
A
A-
A-
C-
B
B
D+
D+
D+
C-
D+
D+
C
D
D
D
D+
D+
A-
B
B
D-
F
F
A+
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Chatham Hill 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 Chatham Hill, VA average SchoolGrade of A, with 65% actual proficiency versus 61% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Chatham Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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