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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$313,333

Cost of Crime™ for Monterey, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,295 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Monterey ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Monterey's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Monterey is 36.63 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Monterey Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Monterey varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 29 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Monterey, VA see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Monterey, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Monterey for 2025 is $313,333. This translates to approximately $562 per resident and $1,295 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Monterey. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Monterey, VA:	$562
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Monterey is $562 per year, which is $97 more than the national average and $130 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Monterey:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $471 more than in Monterey.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $430 less than in Monterey

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Monterey	Cost per Monterey Resident
Murder	$104,889	$188
Rape/Sexual Assault	$22,704	$41
Robbery	$11,519	$21
Assault	$41,554	$74
Kidnapping	$8,987	$16
Vehicle Theft	$4,575	$8
Burglary	$11,320	$20
Theft	$37,231	$67
Arson	$1,349	$2
Vandalism	$14,102	$25
Animal Cruelty	$762	$1
Drug Crimes	$27,295	$49
Identity Theft	$27,043	$48
Total Cost of Crime	$313,333	$562

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Monterey, 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 Monterey totals $819,549 ($1,469 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,132,882 ($2,030 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 Monterey 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 central 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 Monterey has 2, have the same problem. Of Monterey’s 558 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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Monterey 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 Monterey residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.593
Robbery	0.6563
Rape	0.6710
Murder	0.1000
Total Violent Crime	4.020 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.88
Vehicle Theft	0.5295
Burglary	2.237
Arson	0.1001
Total Property Crime	15.75 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2656
Drug Crimes	6.613
Vandalism	3.538
Identity Theft	6.262
Animal Cruelty	0.1847
Total "Other" Rate	16.86 (D-)

Individual Monterey Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Vanderpool, VA	D	D+	D+
Hightown, VA	D	D	D+
New Hampden, VA	D	D+	D+
Doe Hill, VA	D	D+	D+
Mc Dowell, VA	D	D+	D+
Blue Grass, VA	D	D+	D+
Harper, WV	B+	B+	A-
Arbovale, WV	B-	B-	A-
Boyer, WV	B	A-	A-
Moatstown, WV	A	A-	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Monterey is higher 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
Sycamore, PA	A-	B+	B+
Garden City, TX	D	D-	D-
Georgetown, NY	B+	A	A
Given, WV	A-	B	B
Gladstone, ND	C	B	B
Glen Raven, NC	D+	C+	C+
Gorham, KS	D-	D-	D-
Graham, AL	C+	C+	C+
Gum Flat, TN	C-	D+	D+
Hamden, NY	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Monterey 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 Monterey, VA average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Monterey schools on SchoolGrade

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