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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$118,985

Cost of Crime™ for Harman, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,142 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Harman ranks in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 9% of cities but less safe than 91%. This analysis applies only to Harman's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Harman is 50.60 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Harman, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Harman for 2025 is $118,985. This translates to approximately $604 per resident and $1,142 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Harman. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 65.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 21.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Harman, VA:	$604
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Harman is $604 per year, which is $140 more than the national average and $172 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Harman:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $429 more than in Harman.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $472 less than in Harman

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Harman	Cost per Harman Resident
Murder	$16,140	$82
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,309	$42
Robbery	$3,519	$18
Assault	$24,305	$123
Kidnapping	$2,678	$14
Vehicle Theft	$806	$4
Burglary	$6,057	$31
Theft	$7,904	$40
Arson	$449	$2
Vandalism	$18,779	$95
Animal Cruelty	$301	$2
Drug Crimes	$7,494	$38
Identity Theft	$22,244	$113
Total Cost of Crime	$118,985	$604

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Harman, 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 Harman totals $154,909 ($786 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $273,894 ($1,390 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 Harman 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 Harman’s 197 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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Harman 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 Harman residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.296
Robbery	0.5678
Rape	0.6956
Murder	0.0436
Total Violent Crime	5.603 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.747
Vehicle Theft	0.2644
Burglary	3.390
Arson	0.0943
Total Property Crime	11.50 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2242
Drug Crimes	5.143
Vandalism	13.34
Identity Theft	14.59
Animal Cruelty	0.2066
Total "Other" Rate	33.51 (F)

Individual Harman Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Grundy, VA	D-	D-	D
Weller, VA	B	A	A
Longbottom, VA	D-	D-	B-
Deel, VA	D+	D+	C-
Patterson, VA	D+	C-	D+
Janey, VA	C-	C-	C
Tookland, VA	D	D-	D-
Stacy, VA	C-	C	C
Oakwood, VA	C+	B-	B+
Pearly, VA	D-	D	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Harman 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
Parkdale, AL	A-	A-	A-
Noonan, ND	D	B-	B-
North Bethel, ME	C+	B+	B+
North Ilion, NY	B	A-	A-
North Wilmot, NH	C+	B+	B+
Oliveburg, PA	A+	A+	A+
Ono, PA	A+	A+	A+
Oran, TX	B-	C-	C-
Ordbend, CA	C+	C+	C+
Orma, WV	A-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Harman 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 Harman, VA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 56% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Harman schools on SchoolGrade

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