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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$15,019

Cost of Crime™ for Graves Mill, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $751 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Graves Mill ranks in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 65% of cities but less safe than 35%. This analysis applies only to Graves Mill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Graves Mill is 19.46 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Graves Mill, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Graves Mill for 2025 is $15,019. This translates to approximately $273 per resident and $751 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Graves Mill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Graves Mill Compared to Other Cities?

Graves Mill, VA:	$273
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Graves Mill is $273 per year, which is $191 less than the national average and $159 less than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Graves Mill:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $759 more than in Graves Mill.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $141 less than in Graves Mill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Graves Mill	Cost per Graves Mill Resident
Murder	$3,970	$72
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2,103	$38
Robbery	$685	$12
Assault	$1,539	$28
Kidnapping	$419	$8
Vehicle Theft	$257	$5
Burglary	$631	$11
Theft	$2,398	$44
Arson	$113	$2
Vandalism	$1,326	$24
Animal Cruelty	$58	$1
Drug Crimes	$1,224	$22
Identity Theft	$296	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$15,019	$273

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Graves Mill, 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 Graves Mill totals $37,143 ($675 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $52,162 ($948 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 Graves Mill 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 Graves Mill’s 55 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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Graves Mill 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 Graves Mill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9745
Robbery	0.3957
Rape	0.6307
Murder	0.0384
Total Violent Crime	2.039 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.419
Vehicle Theft	0.3018
Burglary	1.266
Arson	0.0848
Total Property Crime	10.07 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1256
Drug Crimes	3.008
Vandalism	3.376
Identity Theft	0.6962
Animal Cruelty	0.1420
Total "Other" Rate	7.347 (B-)

Individual Graves Mill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Leon, VA	A-	A	A-
Shelby, VA	B	B+	B-
Haywood, VA	C-	A-	D
Banco, VA	D	A-	D-
Madison, VA	B	A	B-
Brightwood, VA	A-	A	A-
Pratts, VA	A-	B+	A-
Etlan, VA	D-	A-	F
Reva, VA	A-	A	A-
Syria, VA	D-	A-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Graves Mill 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
Scottown, KY	D	B	B
Middleburg, OH	C-	D	D
Midway, KS	D	C-	C-
Milltown, SD	C	C+	C+
Morrison Creek, TN	A-	A-	A-
Robertson, TX	D+	C-	C-
Saunders, KS	F	F	F
Scant City, AL	B	B	B
Schooleys Mountain, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Scofield, UT	D	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Graves Mill 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 Graves Mill, VA average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Graves Mill schools on SchoolGrade

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