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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$7.29 million

Cost of Crime™ for South Boston, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,354 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. South Boston ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of cities but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to South Boston's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Boston is 27.93 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Boston Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Boston varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 48 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of South Boston, VA see the most incidents - about 88 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 10 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Boston, VA

The total projected cost of crime in South Boston for 2025 is $7,290,682. This translates to approximately $586 per resident and $1,354 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in South Boston. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Boston Compared to Other Cities?

South Boston, VA:	$586
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Boston is $586 per year, which is $121 more than the national average and $154 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Boston:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $447 more than in South Boston.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $454 less than in South Boston

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to South Boston	Cost per South Boston Resident
Murder	$3.36 million	$270
Rape/Sexual Assault	$457,028	$37
Robbery	$104,480	$8
Assault	$1.11 million	$89
Kidnapping	$152,410	$12
Vehicle Theft	$239,520	$19
Burglary	$268,446	$22
Theft	$569,051	$46
Arson	$28,512	$2
Vandalism	$607,424	$49
Animal Cruelty	$13,498	$1
Drug Crimes	$322,939	$26
Identity Theft	$55,403	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$7,290,682	$586

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Boston, 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 South Boston totals $24,720,283 ($1,986 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $32,010,965 ($2,571 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 South Boston 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 northwest 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 South Boston has 5, have the same problem. Of South Boston’s 12,449 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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South Boston 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 South Boston residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.116
Robbery	0.2668
Rape	0.6055
Murder	0.1435
Total Violent Crime	4.131 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.826
Vehicle Theft	1.242
Burglary	2.377
Arson	0.0948
Total Property Crime	12.54 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2019
Drug Crimes	3.507
Vandalism	6.830
Identity Theft	0.5750
Animal Cruelty	0.1466
Total "Other" Rate	11.26 (D+)

Individual South Boston Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hyco, VA	B+	B	A+
Halifax, VA	D	D+	D
Cluster Springs, VA	B	B+	B
Danripple, VA	C+	C	B
Piney Grove, VA	B-	B	C+
Denniston, VA	A-	B+	A
Scottsburg, VA	B-	B	B-
Virgilina, VA	C-	C+	C
Paces, VA	B+	B	A+
White Oak, VA	C-	C	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Boston 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
Tyrone, PA	A-	A-	A-
Dudley, MA	A	B	B
Duson, LA	D	D	D
Duvall, WA	B	C+	C+
Temple Hills, MD	D+	D	D
Tillamook, OR	D-	D	D
Toney, AL	B+	A	A
Totowa, NJ	C	B	B
Trenton, FL	A	B	B
Troutman, NC	B	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, South Boston 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 South Boston, VA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 37% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See South Boston schools on SchoolGrade

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