Crime per Capita in Pleasant Grove East
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Pleasant Grove East.
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A+
Overall Crime Grade™
A |
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A+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
B- |
$1.47 million
Cost of Crime™ for Pleasant Grove East, Chesapeake, VA
In 2025, crime will cost $1,150 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Pleasant Grove East 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 Pleasant Grove East, Chesapeake, VA Safe?
The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Pleasant Grove East ranks in the 94th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 94% of neighborhoods but less safe than 6%. This analysis applies only to Pleasant Grove East's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Pleasant Grove East is 16.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pleasant Grove East Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pleasant Grove East varies by area - ranging from 1 in 57 in the northeast areas to 1 in 68 in the southwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Pleasant Grove East, Chesapeake, VA see the most incidents - about 27 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Pleasant Grove East, Chesapeake, VA
The total projected cost of crime in Pleasant Grove East for 2025 is $1,465,711. This translates to approximately $340 per resident and $1,150 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Pleasant Grove East. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.9%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.3%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Pleasant Grove East Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Pleasant Grove East, Chesapeake, VA: | $340 |
|---|---|
| Mercury Central, Hampton, VA: | $823 |
| Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA: | $189 |
| Virginia: | $432 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Pleasant Grove East is $340 per year, which is $124 less than the national average and $92 less than Chesapeake's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Pleasant Grove East:
- In Mercury Central, Hampton, VA, crime costs $823 per person, which is $483 more than in Pleasant Grove East.
- In Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA, crime costs $189 per person, which is $151 less than in Pleasant Grove East
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Pleasant Grove East for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Pleasant Grove East |
Cost per Pleasant Grove East Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$621,423 |
$144 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$126,197 |
$29 |
Robbery |
$38,583 |
$9 |
Assault |
$159,772 |
$37 |
Kidnapping |
$73,438 |
$17 |
Vehicle Theft |
$78,383 |
$18 |
Burglary |
$28,358 |
$7 |
Theft |
$87,167 |
$20 |
Arson |
$7,606 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$125,406 |
$29 |
Animal Cruelty |
$5,113 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$94,612 |
$22 |
Identity Theft |
$19,653 |
$5 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$1,465,711 |
$340 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pleasant Grove East, Chesapeake, 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 Pleasant Grove East totals $4,774,896 ($1,108 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,240,607 ($1,448 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 Pleasant Grove East 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 northwest part of the neighborhood 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 have the same problem. Of Pleasant Grove East’s 4,310 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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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 Pleasant Grove East residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.291 |
Robbery |
0.2846 |
Rape |
0.4829 |
Murder |
0.0767 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.135 (A) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
3.905 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.174 |
Burglary |
0.7254 |
Arson |
0.0731 |
Total Property Crime |
5.878 (A+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.2810 |
Drug Crimes |
2.968 |
Vandalism |
4.073 |
Identity Theft |
0.5891 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1604 |
Total "Other" Rate |
8.071 (B-) |
Individual Pleasant Grove East Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Pleasant Grove East is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Pleasant Grove East.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A | A | A+ | |
A | A | A+ | |
B- | B+ | B | |
A- | A | A- | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
C- | C- | D+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
C- | C | C- |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Pleasant Grove East is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A | B | B | |
A | A- | A- | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
C+ | C- | C- | |
B | B | B | |
B- | D+ | D+ | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
B | A | A | |
B+ | D | D |
Considering only the crime rate, Pleasant Grove East 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 Pleasant Grove East, Chesapeake, VA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 78% actual proficiency versus 65% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Pleasant Grove East schools on SchoolGrade
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