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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$49,137

Cost of Crime™ for Red Ash, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,285 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Red Ash ranks in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 37% of cities but less safe than 63%. This analysis applies only to Red Ash's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Red Ash is 28.73 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Red Ash Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Red Ash varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 46 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Red Ash, VA see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Red Ash, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Red Ash for 2025 is $49,137. This translates to approximately $435 per resident and $1,285 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Red Ash. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Red Ash Compared to Other Cities?

Red Ash, VA:	$435
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Red Ash is $435 per year, which is $29 less than the national average and $3 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Red Ash:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $598 more than in Red Ash.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $303 less than in Red Ash

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Red Ash	Cost per Red Ash Resident
Murder	$15,164	$134
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,888	$34
Robbery	$1,731	$15
Assault	$6,966	$62
Kidnapping	$1,748	$15
Vehicle Theft	$1,316	$12
Burglary	$2,017	$18
Theft	$5,864	$52
Arson	$347	$3
Vandalism	$6,787	$60
Animal Cruelty	$85	$1
Drug Crimes	$2,729	$24
Identity Theft	$494	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$49,137	$435

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Red Ash, 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 Red Ash totals $121,679 ($1,077 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $170,816 ($1,512 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 Red Ash 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 Red Ash’s 113 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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Red Ash 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 Red Ash residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.146
Robbery	0.4869
Rape	0.5675
Murder	0.0714
Total Violent Crime	3.272 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.02
Vehicle Theft	0.7523
Burglary	1.968
Arson	0.1271
Total Property Crime	12.87 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2552
Drug Crimes	3.264
Vandalism	8.407
Identity Theft	0.5653
Animal Cruelty	0.1018
Total "Other" Rate	12.59 (D)

Individual Red Ash Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Vandyke, VA	D+	C	C-
Marvin, VA	D	C-	D
Raven, VA	C-	C-	C+
Doran, VA	C-	C	C+
Lynn Spring, VA	D-	D+	D-
Seaboard, VA	D	C-	C-
Page, VA	B	B	A-
Whitewood, VA	D-	D-	D-
Jewell Ridge, VA	C-	C	C
Roth, VA	D+	C-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Red Ash is similar 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
Ada, KS	D	C	C
Zipperlandville, TX	C+	C-	C-
Zack, AR	D-	D+	D+
Youngstown, IN	A+	A	A
Yantisville, IL	A+	A-	A-
Yankeetown, TN	B-	B	B
Arnold City, PA	B+	B+	B+
Arbacoochee, AL	D	C+	C+
Anton, CO	F	D	D
Adamsville, AZ	C+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Red Ash is as safe as the Virginia state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Red Ash, VA average SchoolGrade of A, with 64% actual proficiency versus 61% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Red Ash schools on SchoolGrade

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