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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$59,607

Cost of Crime™ for Clarkton, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,776 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Clarkton is 28.76 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Clarkton Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Clarkton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 50 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Clarkton, VA see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Clarkton, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Clarkton for 2025 is $59,607. This translates to approximately $573 per resident and $1,776 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Clarkton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Clarkton, VA:	$573
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Clarkton is $573 per year, which is $109 more than the national average and $142 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Clarkton:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $459 more than in Clarkton.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $441 less than in Clarkton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Clarkton	Cost per Clarkton Resident
Murder	$27,735	$267
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,530	$34
Robbery	$1,214	$12
Assault	$7,819	$75
Kidnapping	$804	$8
Vehicle Theft	$1,693	$16
Burglary	$2,269	$22
Theft	$4,844	$47
Arson	$395	$4
Vandalism	$5,979	$57
Animal Cruelty	$127	$1
Drug Crimes	$2,602	$25
Identity Theft	$596	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$59,607	$573

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Clarkton, 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 Clarkton totals $202,862 ($1,951 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $262,469 ($2,524 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 Clarkton 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 Clarkton’s 104 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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Clarkton 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 Clarkton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.618
Robbery	0.3711
Rape	0.5597
Murder	0.1419
Total Violent Crime	3.691 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.994
Vehicle Theft	1.051
Burglary	2.405
Arson	0.1571
Total Property Crime	12.61 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1276
Drug Crimes	3.382
Vandalism	8.048
Identity Theft	0.7402
Animal Cruelty	0.1652
Total "Other" Rate	12.46 (D)

Individual Clarkton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Crossroads, VA	C+	B-	C-
Nathalie, VA	C-	C	C-
Providence, VA	C+	B-	C-
Perth, VA	F	D	F
Brookneal, VA	C	C-	B-
Crystal Hill, VA	C	B	C+
Mount Laurel, VA	C	B+	C
Stovall, VA	D	C-	D
Melrose, VA	D-	D-	D-
Youngers Store, VA	C+	B	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Clarkton 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
Pine Summit, PA	A+	A	A
Mayo, VA	A-	B+	B+
Maza, ND	C-	C+	C+
McArthur, AR	F	F	F
McIntyre, OH	C	B	B
Medfra, AK	F	F	F
Melvin, AL	C-	C	C
Mercer, OH	C-	B+	B+
Middle Creek, PA	A	A+	A+
Milburn, UT	D+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Clarkton 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 Clarkton, VA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Clarkton schools on SchoolGrade

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