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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$94,650

Cost of Crime™ for Peach Bottom, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,348 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Peach Bottom 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 Peach Bottom's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Peach Bottom is 24.25 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Peach Bottom Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Peach Bottom varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the southwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Peach Bottom, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Peach Bottom for 2025 is $94,650. This translates to approximately $538 per resident and $1,348 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.4% of the median household income in Peach Bottom. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Peach Bottom Compared to Other Cities?

Peach Bottom, VA:	$538
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Peach Bottom is $538 per year, which is $74 more than the national average and $106 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Peach Bottom:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $495 more than in Peach Bottom.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $406 less than in Peach Bottom

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Peach Bottom	Cost per Peach Bottom Resident
Murder	$48,113	$273
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,117	$35
Robbery	$2,992	$17
Assault	$9,922	$56
Kidnapping	$1,646	$9
Vehicle Theft	$1,729	$10
Burglary	$3,511	$20
Theft	$6,822	$39
Arson	$457	$3
Vandalism	$8,312	$47
Animal Cruelty	$184	$1
Drug Crimes	$4,218	$24
Identity Theft	$625	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$94,650	$538

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Peach Bottom, 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 Peach Bottom totals $351,512 ($1,997 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $446,162 ($2,535 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 Peach Bottom 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 Peach Bottom’s 176 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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Peach Bottom 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 Peach Bottom residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.963
Robbery	0.5405
Rape	0.5732
Murder	0.1455
Total Violent Crime	3.222 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.485
Vehicle Theft	0.6346
Burglary	2.199
Arson	0.1075
Total Property Crime	10.43 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1543
Drug Crimes	3.240
Vandalism	6.611
Identity Theft	0.4587
Animal Cruelty	0.1416
Total "Other" Rate	10.61 (C-)

Individual Peach Bottom Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Carsonville, VA	C-	C-	C-
Independence, VA	C	C+	B-
Twin Oaks, NC	F	A-	F
Oldtown, VA	C+	B-	B-
Sparta, NC	D-	C-	D-
Ennice, NC	B-	B-	A-
West Galax, VA	B-	A-	A-
Whitehead, NC	D	C+	D+
Galax, VA	C-	C	C
Stratford, NC	F	D	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Peach Bottom 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
King Lake, NE	A-	A	A
Juniata, IA	C+	B	B
Kaseville, PA	A	A+	A+
Kaweah, CA	C+	C-	C-
Kellerville, IL	A	A-	A-
Kellner, WI	A+	C	C
Kelsa, VA	B-	D	D
Kennard, OH	A-	B+	B+
Kennard, VA	B-	C	C
Kent, OR	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Peach Bottom 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 Peach Bottom, VA average SchoolGrade of A, with 64% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Peach Bottom schools on SchoolGrade

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