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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$204,143

Cost of Crime™ for McCorkle, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $660 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. McCorkle ranks in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 64% of cities but less safe than 36%. This analysis applies only to McCorkle's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in McCorkle is 19.84 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. McCorkle Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in McCorkle varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 71 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of McCorkle, VA see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in McCorkle, VA

The total projected cost of crime in McCorkle for 2025 is $204,143. This translates to approximately $284 per resident and $660 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in McCorkle. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

McCorkle, VA:	$284
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in McCorkle is $284 per year, which is $180 less than the national average and $148 less than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to McCorkle:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $749 more than in McCorkle.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $152 less than in McCorkle

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to McCorkle	Cost per McCorkle Resident
Murder	$47,262	$66
Rape/Sexual Assault	$24,027	$33
Robbery	$8,663	$12
Assault	$31,793	$44
Kidnapping	$7,306	$10
Vehicle Theft	$5,188	$7
Burglary	$10,537	$15
Theft	$26,700	$37
Arson	$1,778	$2
Vandalism	$22,476	$31
Animal Cruelty	$271	$0
Drug Crimes	$15,230	$21
Identity Theft	$2,915	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$204,143	$284

The Intangible Cost of Crime in McCorkle, 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 McCorkle totals $441,087 ($613 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $645,230 ($897 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 McCorkle 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 McCorkle’s 719 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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McCorkle 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 McCorkle residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.540
Robbery	0.3831
Rape	0.5511
Murder	0.0350
Total Violent Crime	2.509 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.170
Vehicle Theft	0.4659
Burglary	1.616
Arson	0.1024
Total Property Crime	9.354 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1676
Drug Crimes	2.864
Vandalism	4.376
Identity Theft	0.5238
Animal Cruelty	0.0509
Total "Other" Rate	7.982 (C+)

Individual McCorkle Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Collinwood, VA	A-	B	A
Hiltons, VA	C+	B-	C+
Nickelsville, VA	B	B	B+
Snowflake, VA	A-	A	A-
Silvacola, TN	F	F	D-
Mendota, VA	B-	C-	B
Fugates Hill, VA	C-	A	D+
Blountville, TN	F	F	D-
Bloomingdale, TN	F	F	F
Willow Spring, VA	B-	B-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

McCorkle 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
Lester, IA	A-	B+	B+
Lost City, WV	A-	B	B
Long Lake, WA	D+	D	D
Long Island, VA	C	D+	D+
Loch Lynn Heights, MD	C-	D	D
Lobata, WV	B-	C-	C-
Linwood, NY	A+	A+	A+
Liberty Center, IN	A-	B-	B-
Lewis, KS	D	D+	D+
Lewis, CO	D	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, McCorkle 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 McCorkle, VA average SchoolGrade of A, with 66% actual proficiency versus 58% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See McCorkle schools on SchoolGrade

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