The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Jefferson Park, Charlottesville, VA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Jefferson Park

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

 

Jefferson Park, Charlottesville, VA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A+
Other Crime Grade
B-

$2.18 million

Cost of Crime™ for Jefferson Park, Charlottesville, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,184 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Jefferson Park 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 Jefferson Park, Charlottesville, VA Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Jefferson Park ranks in the 89th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 89% of neighborhoods but less safe than 11%. This analysis applies only to Jefferson Park's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Jefferson Park is 19.36 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Jefferson Park Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Jefferson Park varies by area - ranging from 1 in 39 in the south areas to 1 in 84 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Jefferson Park, Charlottesville, VA see the most incidents - about 20 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Jefferson Park, Charlottesville, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Jefferson Park for 2025 is $2,179,989. This translates to approximately $510 per resident and $1,184 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.5% of the median household income in Jefferson Park. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 45.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 42.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Jefferson Park Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Jefferson Park, Charlottesville, VA: $510
Mercury Central, Hampton, VA: $823
Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA: $189
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Jefferson Park is $510 per year, which is $46 more than the national average and $78 more than Charlottesville's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Jefferson Park:
  • In Mercury Central, Hampton, VA, crime costs $823 per person, which is $313 more than in Jefferson Park.
  • In Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA, crime costs $189 per person, which is $320 less than in Jefferson Park

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Jefferson Park for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Jefferson Park
Cost per Jefferson Park Resident
Murder
$1.32 million
$309
Rape/Sexual Assault
$137,026
$32
Robbery
$55,167
$13
Assault
$60,372
$14
Kidnapping
$49,903
$12
Vehicle Theft
$98,547
$23
Burglary
$56,878
$13
Theft
$145,693
$34
Arson
$6,810
$2
Vandalism
$110,947
$26
Animal Cruelty
$6,852
$2
Drug Crimes
$112,769
$26
Identity Theft
$18,524
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$2,179,989
$510

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Jefferson Park, Charlottesville, 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 Jefferson Park totals $9,428,341 ($2,205 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,608,330 ($2,715 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 Jefferson Park 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 southwest part of the neighborhood 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 Jefferson Park’s 4,276 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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Jefferson Park 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 Jefferson Park residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.4916
Robbery
0.4102
Rape
0.5285
Murder
0.1643
Total Violent Crime
1.595 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
6.579
Vehicle Theft
1.488
Burglary
1.467
Arson
0.0660
Total Property Crime
9.600 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1925
Drug Crimes
3.565
Vandalism
3.632
Identity Theft
0.5597
Animal Cruelty
0.2166
Total "Other" Rate
8.166 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Jefferson Park is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Jefferson Park.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Jefferson Park is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
D
D
D-
F
F
C
B
B
A
A+
A+
C+
B
B
C+
D-
D-
C+
D
D
D+
C
C
A+
A+
A+
B-
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Jefferson Park 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 Jefferson Park, Charlottesville, VA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 70% actual proficiency versus 58% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Jefferson Park schools on SchoolGrade

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