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

Crime per Capita in Farmville

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

 

Farmville, VA Map of Crime Rates
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D

Overall Crime Grade™

C-
D
Other Crime Grade
D-

$6.82 million

Cost of Crime™ for Farmville, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,154 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Farmville ranks in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 18% of cities but less safe than 82%. This analysis applies only to Farmville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Farmville is 39.92 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Farmville Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Farmville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 33 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Farmville, VA see the most incidents - about 105 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 7 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Farmville, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Farmville for 2025 is $6,824,027. This translates to approximately $560 per resident and $1,154 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Farmville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Farmville, VA: $560
Emporia, VA: $1033
Round Hill, VA: $132
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Farmville is $560 per year, which is $96 more than the national average and $129 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Farmville:
  • In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $472 more than in Farmville.
  • In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $428 less than in Farmville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Farmville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Farmville
Cost per Farmville Resident
Murder
$2.21 million
$181
Rape/Sexual Assault
$460,104
$38
Robbery
$149,751
$12
Assault
$941,184
$77
Kidnapping
$122,456
$10
Vehicle Theft
$229,327
$19
Burglary
$281,650
$23
Theft
$1.08 million
$89
Arson
$23,698
$2
Vandalism
$785,939
$65
Animal Cruelty
$21,666
$2
Drug Crimes
$402,512
$33
Identity Theft
$118,721
$10
Total Cost of Crime
$6,824,027
$560

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Farmville, 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 Farmville totals $17,130,141 ($1,407 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $23,954,168 ($1,967 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 Farmville 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 south 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 Farmville has 6, have the same problem. Of Farmville’s 12,176 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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Farmville 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 Farmville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.692
Robbery
0.3910
Rape
0.6232
Murder
0.0965
Total Violent Crime
3.802 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
17.10
Vehicle Theft
1.216
Burglary
2.550
Arson
0.0806
Total Property Crime
20.95 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1659
Drug Crimes
4.469
Vandalism
9.035
Identity Theft
1.260
Animal Cruelty
0.2406
Total "Other" Rate
15.17 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Farmville 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
B+
A
A
A+
A+
A+
B+
B
B
B+
A
A
B+
B
B
F
D
D
D
D+
D+
B+
A-
A-
C-
B+
B+
B-
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Farmville 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 Farmville, VA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Farmville schools on SchoolGrade

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