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

Crime per Capita in Mallow

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

 

Mallow, VA Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

B
B-
Other Crime Grade
B

$68,185

Cost of Crime™ for Mallow, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $869 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Mallow 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 Mallow's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mallow is 20.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mallow, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Mallow for 2025 is $68,185. This translates to approximately $396 per resident and $869 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Mallow. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Mallow, VA: $396
Emporia, VA: $1033
Round Hill, VA: $132
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mallow is $396 per year, which is $68 less than the national average and $35 less than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mallow:
  • In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $636 more than in Mallow.
  • In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $264 less than in Mallow

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Mallow for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Mallow
Cost per Mallow Resident
Murder
$30,861
$179
Rape/Sexual Assault
$6,596
$38
Robbery
$1,688
$10
Assault
$6,466
$38
Kidnapping
$2,513
$15
Vehicle Theft
$1,145
$7
Burglary
$2,119
$12
Theft
$8,448
$49
Arson
$480
$3
Vandalism
$2,524
$15
Animal Cruelty
$202
$1
Drug Crimes
$4,886
$28
Identity Theft
$259
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$68,185
$396

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mallow, 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 Mallow totals $238,191 ($1,385 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $306,377 ($1,781 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 Mallow 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, of which Mallow has 1, have the same problem. Of Mallow’s 172 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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Mallow 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 Mallow residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.309
Robbery
0.3121
Rape
0.6325
Murder
0.0955
Total Violent Crime
2.349 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.484
Vehicle Theft
0.4298
Burglary
1.358
Arson
0.1156
Total Property Crime
11.39 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2410
Drug Crimes
3.840
Vandalism
2.054
Identity Theft
0.1947
Animal Cruelty
0.1585
Total "Other" Rate
6.488 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mallow 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
B
B
D-
D-
D-
C
B
B
F
F
F
D
A-
A-
D+
C
C
D+
C
C
D-
D-
D-
C
C-
C-
C+
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Mallow 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 Mallow, VA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Mallow schools on SchoolGrade

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