The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Monroe Ward, Richmond, VA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Monroe Ward

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

 

Monroe Ward, Richmond, VA Map of Crime Rates
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D+

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
D+
Other Crime Grade
C-

$1.93 million

Cost of Crime™ for Monroe Ward, Richmond, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $862 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Monroe Ward 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 Monroe Ward, Richmond, VA Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Monroe Ward ranks in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 31% of neighborhoods but less safe than 69%. This analysis applies only to Monroe Ward's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Monroe Ward is 48.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Monroe Ward Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Monroe Ward varies by area - ranging from 1 in 12 in the southwest areas to 1 in 26 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Monroe Ward, Richmond, VA see the most incidents - about 47 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Monroe Ward, Richmond, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Monroe Ward for 2025 is $1,933,691. This translates to approximately $532 per resident and $862 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Monroe Ward. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Monroe Ward Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Monroe Ward, Richmond, VA: $532
Mercury Central, Hampton, VA: $823
Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA: $189
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Monroe Ward is $532 per year, which is $68 more than the national average and $101 more than Richmond's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Monroe Ward:
  • In Mercury Central, Hampton, VA, crime costs $823 per person, which is $291 more than in Monroe Ward.
  • In Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA, crime costs $189 per person, which is $343 less than in Monroe Ward

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Monroe Ward for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Monroe Ward
Cost per Monroe Ward Resident
Murder
$358,074
$99
Rape/Sexual Assault
$137,371
$38
Robbery
$36,099
$10
Assault
$294,020
$81
Kidnapping
$44,565
$12
Vehicle Theft
$173,034
$48
Burglary
$31,133
$9
Theft
$522,263
$144
Arson
$2,850
$1
Vandalism
$152,228
$42
Animal Cruelty
$5,169
$1
Drug Crimes
$156,223
$43
Identity Theft
$20,662
$6
Total Cost of Crime
$1,933,691
$532

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Monroe Ward, Richmond, 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 Monroe Ward totals $3,122,214 ($860 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,055,905 ($1,392 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 Monroe Ward 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 east 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, of which Monroe Ward has 3, have the same problem. Of Monroe Ward’s 3,632 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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Monroe Ward 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 Monroe Ward residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.819
Robbery
0.3160
Rape
0.6238
Murder
0.0525
Total Violent Crime
3.811 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
27.77
Vehicle Theft
3.077
Burglary
0.9451
Arson
0.0325
Total Property Crime
31.82 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2024
Drug Crimes
5.815
Vandalism
5.867
Identity Theft
0.7350
Animal Cruelty
0.1924
Total "Other" Rate
12.81 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Monroe Ward is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Monroe Ward.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Monroe Ward is higher 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
A
A-
A-
F
D
D
A+
A
A
C
B-
B-
C
D-
D-
C+
C
C
F
F
F
A+
A-
A-
C
C-
C-
C
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Monroe Ward 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 Monroe Ward, Richmond, VA average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Monroe Ward schools on SchoolGrade

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