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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$142,043

Cost of Crime™ for Ripplemead, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $627 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Ripplemead ranks in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 66% of cities but less safe than 34%. This analysis applies only to Ripplemead's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ripplemead is 19.20 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ripplemead Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ripplemead varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 40 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 61 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Ripplemead, VA see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ripplemead, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Ripplemead for 2025 is $142,043. This translates to approximately $265 per resident and $627 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Ripplemead. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

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

Ripplemead, VA:	$265
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ripplemead is $265 per year, which is $199 less than the national average and $167 less than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ripplemead:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $768 more than in Ripplemead.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $133 less than in Ripplemead

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ripplemead	Cost per Ripplemead Resident
Murder	$29,204	$54
Rape/Sexual Assault	$18,176	$34
Robbery	$7,107	$13
Assault	$14,665	$27
Kidnapping	$8,597	$16
Vehicle Theft	$3,632	$7
Burglary	$5,963	$11
Theft	$15,180	$28
Arson	$1,536	$3
Vandalism	$18,190	$34
Animal Cruelty	$464	$1
Drug Crimes	$17,082	$32
Identity Theft	$2,247	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$142,043	$265

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ripplemead, 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 Ripplemead totals $288,388 ($538 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $430,431 ($803 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 Ripplemead 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 Ripplemead’s 536 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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Ripplemead 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 Ripplemead residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9527
Robbery	0.4215
Rape	0.5593
Murder	0.0290
Total Violent Crime	1.962 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.468
Vehicle Theft	0.4376
Burglary	1.227
Arson	0.1187
Total Property Crime	7.251 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2645
Drug Crimes	4.308
Vandalism	4.750
Identity Theft	0.5416
Animal Cruelty	0.1170
Total "Other" Rate	9.982 (C-)

Individual Ripplemead Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Klotz, VA	B	B	A-
Pearisburg, VA	B-	B	B+
Pembroke, VA	B	A-	A-
Goldbond, VA	B+	A-	A
Eggleston, VA	A-	A+	A
Lindside, WV	A-	B-	A
Staffordsville, VA	C-	C	C+
Peterstown, WV	B-	D	A-
Narrows, VA	C	B-	B-
Rich Creek, VA	D	C-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ripplemead 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
Kingsboro, GA	A-	A-	A-
Williston, MD	B-	C-	C-
Lake Vanare, NY	A	C	C
Wilmot, WI	B	B	B
Winganon, OK	C	C-	C-
Lake Brownwood, TX	F	D-	D-
La Puebla, NM	F	F	F
Knippa, TX	B-	C	C
Klagetoh, AZ	F	F	F
Woodbury, VT	C-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Ripplemead 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 Ripplemead, VA average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Ripplemead schools on SchoolGrade

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