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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$8.47 million

Cost of Crime™ for Radford, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,126 per household.

More cost data

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Radford ranks in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 25% of cities but less safe than 75%. This analysis applies only to Radford's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Radford is 34.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Radford Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Radford varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Radford, VA see the most incidents - about 325 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 25 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Radford, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Radford for 2025 is $8,466,544. This translates to approximately $453 per resident and $1,126 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Radford. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

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

Radford, VA:	$453
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Radford is $453 per year, which is $12 less than the national average and $21 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Radford:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $580 more than in Radford.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $321 less than in Radford

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Radford	Cost per Radford Resident
Murder	$2.70 million	$145
Rape/Sexual Assault	$687,671	$37
Robbery	$215,464	$12
Assault	$727,616	$39
Kidnapping	$231,752	$12
Vehicle Theft	$355,005	$19
Burglary	$245,228	$13
Theft	$1.77 million	$95
Arson	$37,902	$2
Vandalism	$1.02 million	$55
Animal Cruelty	$24,326	$1
Drug Crimes	$397,351	$21
Identity Theft	$50,350	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$8,466,544	$453

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Radford, 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 Radford totals $21,478,116 ($1,148 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $29,944,661 ($1,601 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 Radford 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 northeast part of the city 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, of which Radford has 9, have the same problem. Of Radford’s 18,707 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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Radford 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 Radford residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.354
Robbery	0.3662
Rape	0.6063
Murder	0.0769
Total Violent Crime	2.404 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.26
Vehicle Theft	1.226
Burglary	1.445
Arson	0.0839
Total Property Crime	21.02 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2043
Drug Crimes	2.872
Vandalism	7.641
Identity Theft	0.3477
Animal Cruelty	0.1758
Total "Other" Rate	11.24 (D+)

Individual Radford Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Fairlawn, VA	C+	B	B
Pepper, VA	D+	C-	D+
New River, VA	B-	C	A-
Belspring, VA	C	C+	C
Vicker, VA	C-	C+	C+
Highland, VA	B+	B+	B+
Childress, VA	A-	A-	A
Dublin, VA	B-	B-	B
Whitethorne, VA	C-	B	C
Graysontown, VA	A-	B+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Radford 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
Clinton, NC	D-	D	D
Valencia West, AZ	C+	D+	D+
Vail, AZ	A+	B+	B+
Tarzana, CA	D+	C-	C-
Swartz Creek, MI	B+	C+	C+
Fairwood, WA	D-	B-	B-
Dixon, IL	B	B-	B-
Dixon, CA	C	C	C
Copiague, NY	B-	C-	C-
Connersville, IN	B	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Radford 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 Radford, VA average SchoolGrade of A, with 61% actual proficiency versus 52% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Radford schools on SchoolGrade

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