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

Crime per Capita in Laurel Hill

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

 

Laurel Hill, VA Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

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C+
Other Crime Grade
B-

$1.87 million

Cost of Crime™ for Laurel Hill, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $665 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Laurel Hill ranks in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 62% of cities but less safe than 38%. This analysis applies only to Laurel Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Laurel Hill is 20.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Laurel Hill Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Laurel Hill varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 70 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Laurel Hill, VA see the most incidents - about 52 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Laurel Hill, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Laurel Hill for 2025 is $1,869,788. This translates to approximately $237 per resident and $665 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Laurel Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Laurel Hill Compared to Other Cities?

Laurel Hill, VA: $237
Emporia, VA: $1033
Round Hill, VA: $132
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Laurel Hill is $237 per year, which is $227 less than the national average and $194 less than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Laurel Hill:
  • In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $795 more than in Laurel Hill.
  • In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $105 less than in Laurel Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Laurel Hill for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Laurel Hill
Cost per Laurel Hill Resident
Murder
$437,791
$56
Rape/Sexual Assault
$182,365
$23
Robbery
$82,529
$10
Assault
$52,818
$7
Kidnapping
$114,088
$14
Vehicle Theft
$104,861
$13
Burglary
$61,108
$8
Theft
$424,234
$54
Arson
$11,073
$1
Vandalism
$134,958
$17
Animal Cruelty
$7,858
$1
Drug Crimes
$163,872
$21
Identity Theft
$92,233
$12
Total Cost of Crime
$1,869,788
$237

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Laurel Hill, 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 Laurel Hill totals $3,832,553 ($486 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,702,341 ($723 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 Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill has 4, have the same problem. Of Laurel Hill’s 7,883 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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Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.2333
Robbery
0.3328
Rape
0.3815
Murder
0.0296
Total Violent Crime
0.9772 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.39
Vehicle Theft
0.8590
Burglary
0.8547
Arson
0.0582
Total Property Crime
12.16 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2387
Drug Crimes
2.810
Vandalism
2.396
Identity Theft
1.512
Animal Cruelty
0.1348
Total "Other" Rate
7.092 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Laurel Hill 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
A
A+
A+
B
C
C
A
A-
A-
F
F
F
A
B+
B+
D-
D-
D-
D-
F
F
B-
A-
A-
D
C-
C-
A+
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill, VA average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Laurel Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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