Crime per Capita in Gloucester
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Gloucester.
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B+
Overall Crime Grade™
B |
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B |
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Other Crime Grade |
A- |
$4.36 million
Cost of Crime™ for Gloucester, VA
In 2025, crime will cost $779 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Gloucester 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 Gloucester, VA Safe?
The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Gloucester ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of cities but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to Gloucester's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Gloucester is 16.46 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Gloucester Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Gloucester varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 43 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 88 in the southwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Gloucester, VA see the most incidents - about 70 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 7 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Gloucester, VA
The total projected cost of crime in Gloucester for 2025 is $4,363,755. This translates to approximately $289 per resident and $779 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Gloucester. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.3%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.3%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Gloucester Compared to Other Cities?
| Gloucester, VA: | $289 |
|---|---|
| Emporia, VA: | $1033 |
| Round Hill, VA: | $132 |
| Virginia: | $432 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Gloucester is $289 per year, which is $175 less than the national average and $143 less than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Gloucester:
- In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $744 more than in Gloucester.
- In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $157 less than in Gloucester
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Gloucester for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Gloucester |
Cost per Gloucester Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.41 million |
$94 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$481,925 |
$32 |
Robbery |
$132,933 |
$9 |
Assault |
$674,332 |
$45 |
Kidnapping |
$219,705 |
$15 |
Vehicle Theft |
$237,684 |
$16 |
Burglary |
$92,637 |
$6 |
Theft |
$606,706 |
$40 |
Arson |
$33,208 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$268,113 |
$18 |
Animal Cruelty |
$13,616 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$158,917 |
$11 |
Identity Theft |
$29,027 |
$2 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$4,363,755 |
$289 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Gloucester, 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 Gloucester totals $11,914,667 ($789 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $16,278,422 ($1,077 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 Gloucester 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 west 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 Gloucester’s 15,109 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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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 Gloucester residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.554 |
Robbery |
0.2797 |
Rape |
0.5261 |
Murder |
0.0498 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.410 (B) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
7.753 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.016 |
Burglary |
0.6760 |
Arson |
0.0910 |
Total Property Crime |
9.536 (B) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.2398 |
Drug Crimes |
1.422 |
Vandalism |
2.484 |
Identity Theft |
0.2482 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1218 |
Total "Other" Rate |
4.516 (A-) |
Individual Gloucester Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Gloucester is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Gloucester.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B | B- | C+ | |
A | B+ | A | |
A | B- | B+ | |
A | B+ | A | |
A- | B | B+ | |
A+ | B+ | A+ | |
A+ | B- | A+ | |
A+ | B+ | A+ | |
B+ | D+ | A+ | |
B | C | B+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Gloucester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | C+ | C+ | |
C+ | C+ | C+ | |
B- | A- | A- | |
D+ | C | C | |
B- | A | A | |
C- | C | C | |
D | D- | D- | |
D- | C | C | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
D- | F | F |
Considering only the crime rate, Gloucester is safer than 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 Gloucester, VA average SchoolGrade of A, with 62% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Gloucester schools on SchoolGrade
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