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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$387,540

Cost of Crime™ for Cheriton, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,316 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Cheriton ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Cheriton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cheriton is 36.58 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cheriton Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cheriton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 28 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Cheriton, VA see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cheriton, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Cheriton for 2025 is $387,540. This translates to approximately $493 per resident and $1,316 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Cheriton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Cheriton, VA:	$493
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cheriton is $493 per year, which is $29 more than the national average and $61 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cheriton:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $539 more than in Cheriton.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $361 less than in Cheriton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cheriton	Cost per Cheriton Resident
Murder	$124,712	$159
Rape/Sexual Assault	$30,492	$39
Robbery	$9,179	$12
Assault	$27,061	$34
Kidnapping	$9,319	$12
Vehicle Theft	$18,629	$24
Burglary	$20,470	$26
Theft	$58,731	$75
Arson	$1,855	$2
Vandalism	$43,707	$56
Animal Cruelty	$1,781	$2
Drug Crimes	$31,059	$40
Identity Theft	$10,545	$13
Total Cost of Crime	$387,540	$493

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cheriton, 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 Cheriton totals $982,715 ($1,250 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,370,255 ($1,743 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 Cheriton 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 northeast 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 Cheriton’s 786 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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Cheriton 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 Cheriton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.199
Robbery	0.3713
Rape	0.6398
Murder	0.0844
Total Violent Crime	2.294 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.43
Vehicle Theft	1.531
Burglary	2.871
Arson	0.0977
Total Property Crime	18.93 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1955
Drug Crimes	5.342
Vandalism	7.784
Identity Theft	1.733
Animal Cruelty	0.3063
Total "Other" Rate	15.36 (D-)

Individual Cheriton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cape Charles, VA	D+	C+	D+
Simpkins, VA	D-	D-	D-
Cherrystone, VA	D-	D+	D
Eastville Station, VA	D-	D-	D-
Dalbys, VA	D	B-	D
Kendall Grove, VA	D	C-	D
Eastville, VA	D	C	D
Martins Siding, VA	D	B-	D
Cedar Grove, VA	A	B+	A+
New Point, VA	A	A	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cheriton 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
Trujillo, CO	D-	D	D
Doyle, CA	F	F	F
Dillon, GA	C-	D	D
Devore Hghts, CA	C-	C-	C-
Derby, OH	D+	C-	C-
Denton, GA	B+	C+	C+
DeKalb, MO	C+	B	B
Damiansville, IL	A+	B+	B+
Crooked Oak, AL	C+	C-	C-
Timber Lake, SD	D	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Cheriton 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 Cheriton, VA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Cheriton schools on SchoolGrade

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