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

Crime per Capita in Claresville

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

 

Claresville, VA Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
C
Other Crime Grade
D+

$138,171

Cost of Crime™ for Claresville, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,249 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Claresville ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of cities but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to Claresville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Claresville is 27.94 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Claresville Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Claresville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Claresville, VA see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Claresville, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Claresville for 2025 is $138,171. This translates to approximately $542 per resident and $1,249 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Claresville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Claresville, VA: $542
Emporia, VA: $1033
Round Hill, VA: $132
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Claresville is $542 per year, which is $78 more than the national average and $110 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Claresville:
  • In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $491 more than in Claresville.
  • In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $410 less than in Claresville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Claresville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Claresville
Cost per Claresville Resident
Murder
$62,343
$244
Rape/Sexual Assault
$9,588
$38
Robbery
$4,471
$18
Assault
$12,800
$50
Kidnapping
$2,999
$12
Vehicle Theft
$7,259
$28
Burglary
$5,441
$21
Theft
$12,811
$50
Arson
$692
$3
Vandalism
$12,343
$48
Animal Cruelty
$278
$1
Drug Crimes
$5,987
$23
Identity Theft
$1,159
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$138,171
$542

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Claresville, 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 Claresville totals $463,823 ($1,819 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $601,994 ($2,361 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 Claresville 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 Claresville’s 255 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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Claresville 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 Claresville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.748
Robbery
0.5574
Rape
0.6201
Murder
0.1301
Total Violent Crime
3.055 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.700
Vehicle Theft
1.838
Burglary
2.352
Arson
0.1124
Total Property Crime
14.00 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1940
Drug Crimes
3.174
Vandalism
6.775
Identity Theft
0.5872
Animal Cruelty
0.1473
Total "Other" Rate
10.88 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Claresville 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
F
D-
D-
C
C+
C+
A-
A-
A-
D
D+
D+
C-
C
C
B+
A-
A-
C
F
F
C-
D-
D-
F
F
F
C+
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Claresville 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 Claresville, VA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 44% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Claresville schools on SchoolGrade

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