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

Crime per Capita in Pilot

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

 

Pilot, VA Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

A-
C+
Other Crime Grade
C+

$658,487

Cost of Crime™ for Pilot, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $710 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Pilot ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of cities but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to Pilot's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pilot is 21.64 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pilot Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pilot varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 35 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Pilot, VA see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pilot, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Pilot for 2025 is $658,487. This translates to approximately $311 per resident and $710 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Pilot. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Pilot, VA: $311
Emporia, VA: $1033
Round Hill, VA: $132
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pilot is $311 per year, which is $153 less than the national average and $120 less than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pilot:
  • In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $721 more than in Pilot.
  • In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $179 less than in Pilot

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Pilot for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Pilot
Cost per Pilot Resident
Murder
$199,174
$94
Rape/Sexual Assault
$85,570
$40
Robbery
$26,081
$12
Assault
$45,124
$21
Kidnapping
$16,146
$8
Vehicle Theft
$27,735
$13
Burglary
$30,929
$15
Theft
$102,702
$49
Arson
$6,127
$3
Vandalism
$55,834
$26
Animal Cruelty
$1,651
$1
Drug Crimes
$49,382
$23
Identity Theft
$12,034
$6
Total Cost of Crime
$658,487
$311

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pilot, 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 Pilot totals $1,754,306 ($830 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,412,793 ($1,141 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 Pilot 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 Pilot’s 2,114 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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Pilot 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 Pilot residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.7432
Robbery
0.3922
Rape
0.6676
Murder
0.0501
Total Violent Crime
1.853 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.381
Vehicle Theft
0.8473
Burglary
1.613
Arson
0.1200
Total Property Crime
11.96 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1260
Drug Crimes
3.158
Vandalism
3.697
Identity Theft
0.7355
Animal Cruelty
0.1056
Total "Other" Rate
7.822 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pilot 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
D-
C-
C-
A-
A+
A+
C
C
C
B+
B+
B+
C+
D-
D-
B-
B-
B-
C+
C+
C+
F
F
F
A-
B-
B-
A+
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, Pilot 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 Pilot, VA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 55% actual proficiency versus 51% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Pilot schools on SchoolGrade

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