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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$157,269

Cost of Crime™ for Palmer Springs, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,790 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Palmer Springs ranks in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 20% of cities but less safe than 80%. This analysis applies only to Palmer Springs's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Palmer Springs is 37.89 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Palmer Springs Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Palmer Springs varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 27 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Palmer Springs, VA see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Palmer Springs, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Palmer Springs for 2025 is $157,269. This translates to approximately $775 per resident and $1,790 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Palmer Springs. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Palmer Springs Compared to Other Cities?

Palmer Springs, VA:	$775
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Palmer Springs is $775 per year, which is $311 more than the national average and $343 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Palmer Springs:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $258 more than in Palmer Springs.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $643 less than in Palmer Springs

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Palmer Springs	Cost per Palmer Springs Resident
Murder	$79,492	$392
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,204	$31
Robbery	$6,683	$33
Assault	$16,976	$84
Kidnapping	$2,440	$12
Vehicle Theft	$4,315	$21
Burglary	$5,340	$26
Theft	$17,245	$85
Arson	$708	$3
Vandalism	$13,555	$67
Animal Cruelty	$131	$1
Drug Crimes	$3,677	$18
Identity Theft	$502	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$157,269	$775

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Palmer Springs, 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 Palmer Springs totals $563,253 ($2,775 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $720,522 ($3,549 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 Palmer Springs 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 Palmer Springs’s 203 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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Palmer Springs 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 Palmer Springs residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.912
Robbery	1.047
Rape	0.5040
Murder	0.2084
Total Violent Crime	4.671 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.40
Vehicle Theft	1.373
Burglary	2.900
Arson	0.1445
Total Property Crime	20.82 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1983
Drug Crimes	2.449
Vandalism	9.347
Identity Theft	0.3197
Animal Cruelty	0.0875
Total "Other" Rate	12.40 (D)

Individual Palmer Springs Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Phillis, VA	D	D+	D
Oine, NC	F	F	F
Redlawn, VA	B-	B-	A-
Paschall, NC	D-	D-	D-
Norvello, VA	D+	D+	C-
Boydton, VA	C-	D+	C-
Soul City, NC	D	D-	D+
Cusco Willa, VA	C	C-	C+
Bracey, VA	B-	B	B-
Manson, NC	D-	F	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Palmer Springs 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
Selleck, WA	B	B-	B-
Mar Lin, PA	A+	A-	A-
Marco, IN	B+	B-	B-
Marco, LA	C-	D+	D+
Marmarth, ND	D-	D-	D-
McNally, IA	B-	A-	A-
Sample Run, PA	A-	C+	C+
Sandy Valley, PA	A	A	A
Saxis, VA	D-	D-	D-
Schochoh, KY	B+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Palmer Springs 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 Palmer Springs, VA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Palmer Springs schools on SchoolGrade

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