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

Crime per Capita in Puryear Corner

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

 

Puryear Corner, VA Map of Crime Rates
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F

Overall Crime Grade™

A
F
Other Crime Grade
C-

$201,574

Cost of Crime™ for Puryear Corner, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,718 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Puryear Corner ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of cities but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to Puryear Corner's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Puryear Corner is 86.48 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Puryear Corner, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Puryear Corner for 2025 is $201,574. This translates to approximately $741 per resident and $1,718 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Puryear Corner. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 65.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 8.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Puryear Corner Compared to Other Cities?

Puryear Corner, VA: $741
Emporia, VA: $1033
Round Hill, VA: $132
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Puryear Corner is $741 per year, which is $277 more than the national average and $309 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Puryear Corner:
  • In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $291 more than in Puryear Corner.
  • In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $609 less than in Puryear Corner

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Puryear Corner for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Puryear Corner
Cost per Puryear Corner Resident
Murder
$52,649
$194
Rape/Sexual Assault
$9,195
$34
Robbery
$2,611
$10
Assault
$3,661
$13
Kidnapping
$2,527
$9
Vehicle Theft
$5,906
$22
Burglary
$2,549
$9
Theft
$101,955
$375
Arson
$797
$3
Vandalism
$9,591
$35
Animal Cruelty
$460
$2
Drug Crimes
$9,149
$34
Identity Theft
$526
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$201,574
$741

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Puryear Corner, 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 Puryear Corner totals $394,422 ($1,450 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $595,997 ($2,191 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 Puryear Corner 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 Puryear Corner’s 272 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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Puryear Corner 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 Puryear Corner residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.4686
Robbery
0.3052
Rape
0.5575
Murder
0.1030
Total Violent Crime
1.434 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
72.38
Vehicle Theft
1.402
Burglary
1.033
Arson
0.1213
Total Property Crime
74.93 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1532
Drug Crimes
4.547
Vandalism
4.936
Identity Theft
0.2498
Animal Cruelty
0.2286
Total "Other" Rate
10.11 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Puryear Corner 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
A+
A+
A+
B-
C
C
D-
D-
D-
C+
C-
C-
A-
A+
A+
D-
D+
D+
A
A-
A-
D-
D
D
B+
A-
A-
C+
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, Puryear Corner 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 Puryear Corner, VA average SchoolGrade of A, with 62% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Puryear Corner schools on SchoolGrade

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