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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$86,774

Cost of Crime™ for Roth, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,332 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Roth ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of cities but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to Roth's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Roth is 33.29 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Roth Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Roth varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 49 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Roth, VA see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Roth, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Roth for 2025 is $86,774. This translates to approximately $462 per resident and $1,332 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Roth. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Roth, VA:	$462
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Roth is $462 per year, which is $3 less than the national average and $30 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Roth:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $571 more than in Roth.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $330 less than in Roth

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Roth	Cost per Roth Resident
Murder	$24,925	$133
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,458	$40
Robbery	$2,602	$14
Assault	$12,753	$68
Kidnapping	$2,465	$13
Vehicle Theft	$1,556	$8
Burglary	$4,081	$22
Theft	$14,399	$77
Arson	$557	$3
Vandalism	$9,416	$50
Animal Cruelty	$201	$1
Drug Crimes	$5,583	$30
Identity Theft	$779	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$86,774	$462

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Roth, 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 Roth totals $205,307 ($1,092 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $292,082 ($1,554 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 Roth 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 Roth’s 188 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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Roth 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 Roth residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.362
Robbery	0.4399
Rape	0.6542
Murder	0.0705
Total Violent Crime	3.527 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.79
Vehicle Theft	0.5345
Burglary	2.393
Arson	0.1228
Total Property Crime	17.84 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2162
Drug Crimes	4.014
Vandalism	7.011
Identity Theft	0.5357
Animal Cruelty	0.1446
Total "Other" Rate	11.92 (D+)

Individual Roth Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Patterson, VA	D+	C-	D+
Marvin, VA	D	C-	D
Oakwood, VA	C+	B-	B+
Whitewood, VA	D-	D-	D-
Page, VA	B	B	A-
Pilgrims Knob, VA	D-	D+	D-
Mount Heron, VA	D+	C-	C
Janey, VA	C-	C-	C
Slate, VA	C	C+	C+
Harman, VA	D-	D-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Roth 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
Sibley, ND	F	D+	D+
Kernville, OR	C+	C	C
Kerr, OH	C+	B+	B+
Keswick Grove, NJ	B	B-	B-
Kettle, KY	C-	B	B
Kevin, MT	D+	B+	B+
Kimberly, OR	D-	C-	C-
Kinnear, WY	C+	A-	A-
Shell, WY	D	A-	A-
Shore Oaks, NY	A-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Roth is less safe than 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 Roth, VA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 55% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Roth schools on SchoolGrade

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