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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$852,139

Cost of Crime™ for Fancy Gap, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $935 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Fancy Gap ranks in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 42% of cities but less safe than 58%. This analysis applies only to Fancy Gap's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Fancy Gap is 26.80 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fancy Gap Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fancy Gap varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 57 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Fancy Gap, VA see the most incidents - about 15 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Fancy Gap, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Fancy Gap for 2025 is $852,139. This translates to approximately $438 per resident and $935 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Fancy Gap. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Fancy Gap Compared to Other Cities?

Fancy Gap, VA:	$438
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fancy Gap is $438 per year, which is $26 less than the national average and $6 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Fancy Gap:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $595 more than in Fancy Gap.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $306 less than in Fancy Gap

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Fancy Gap	Cost per Fancy Gap Resident
Murder	$342,923	$176
Rape/Sexual Assault	$68,761	$35
Robbery	$26,061	$13
Assault	$64,869	$33
Kidnapping	$23,366	$12
Vehicle Theft	$13,026	$7
Burglary	$39,520	$20
Theft	$92,633	$48
Arson	$6,373	$3
Vandalism	$93,313	$48
Animal Cruelty	$2,739	$1
Drug Crimes	$71,563	$37
Identity Theft	$6,993	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$852,139	$438

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fancy Gap, 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 Fancy Gap totals $2,627,787 ($1,350 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,479,926 ($1,788 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 Fancy Gap 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 central 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, of which Fancy Gap has 1, have the same problem. Of Fancy Gap’s 1,946 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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Fancy Gap 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 Fancy Gap residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.161
Robbery	0.4257
Rape	0.5828
Murder	0.0938
Total Violent Crime	2.263 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.191
Vehicle Theft	0.4323
Burglary	2.239
Arson	0.1356
Total Property Crime	12.00 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1980
Drug Crimes	4.972
Vandalism	6.712
Identity Theft	0.4643
Animal Cruelty	0.1903
Total "Other" Rate	12.54 (D)

Individual Fancy Gap Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cana, VA	C-	C	C+
Gladesboro, VA	B	A-	A
Lambsburg, VA	B-	C+	A-
Hillsville, VA	D+	C-	D+
Woodlawn, VA	B-	B+	B-
Pipers Gap, VA	C	A-	B
Ararat, VA	C+	B-	C+
Toast, NC	F	D	F
Laurel Fork, VA	C-	C-	B-
Lowgap, NC	D+	C	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Fancy Gap 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
Shrub Oak, NY	C+	D	D
Edgewood, IN	A-	A	A
Garrison, ND	C-	B	B
Hamburg, OH	A+	A	A
Hooker, OK	F	D-	D-
Hoyt, KS	C+	C+	C+
Hustisford, WI	D	A-	A-
Jerome, IL	C-	B	B
Merryville, LA	D+	D+	D+
Mount Pulaski, IL	B+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Fancy Gap is as safe as 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 Fancy Gap, VA average SchoolGrade of A, with 65% actual proficiency versus 58% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Fancy Gap schools on SchoolGrade

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