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

Crime per Capita in Mount Zion

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

 

Mount Zion, VA Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
A
Other Crime Grade
D-

$435,313

Cost of Crime™ for Mount Zion, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,166 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Mount Zion ranks in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 49% of cities but less safe than 51%. This analysis applies only to Mount Zion's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mount Zion is 24.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mount Zion Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mount Zion varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 41 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Mount Zion, 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 Mount Zion, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Mount Zion for 2025 is $435,313. This translates to approximately $468 per resident and $1,166 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Mount Zion. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Mount Zion Compared to Other Cities?

Mount Zion, VA: $468
Emporia, VA: $1033
Round Hill, VA: $132
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mount Zion is $468 per year, which is $4 more than the national average and $36 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mount Zion:
  • In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $564 more than in Mount Zion.
  • In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $336 less than in Mount Zion

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Mount Zion for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Mount Zion
Cost per Mount Zion Resident
Murder
$208,770
$224
Rape/Sexual Assault
$27,858
$30
Robbery
$7,443
$8
Assault
$36,149
$39
Kidnapping
$8,750
$9
Vehicle Theft
$4,944
$5
Burglary
$14,080
$15
Theft
$20,222
$22
Arson
$2,548
$3
Vandalism
$85,623
$92
Animal Cruelty
$546
$1
Drug Crimes
$16,773
$18
Identity Theft
$1,607
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$435,313
$468

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mount Zion, 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 Mount Zion totals $1,526,355 ($1,641 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,961,668 ($2,109 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 Mount Zion 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 Mount Zion has 2, have the same problem. Of Mount Zion’s 930 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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Mount Zion 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 Mount Zion residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.353
Robbery
0.2544
Rape
0.4940
Murder
0.1195
Total Violent Crime
2.221 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.199
Vehicle Theft
0.3433
Burglary
1.669
Arson
0.1135
Total Property Crime
6.324 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1552
Drug Crimes
2.438
Vandalism
12.89
Identity Theft
0.2232
Animal Cruelty
0.0794
Total "Other" Rate
15.78 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mount Zion 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
B
A+
A+
C+
D
D
D+
C+
C+
C+
C
C
C-
D+
D+
C-
C
C
A
A
A
D-
F
F
B+
B-
B-
C-
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Mount Zion 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 Mount Zion, VA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Mount Zion schools on SchoolGrade

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