The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in St. Stephens Church, VA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$192,709

Cost of Crime™ for St. Stephens Church, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $926 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in St. Stephens Church 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 St. Stephens Church, VA Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. St. Stephens Church ranks in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 69% of cities but less safe than 31%. This analysis applies only to St. Stephens Church's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in St. Stephens Church is 18.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. St. Stephens Church Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in St. Stephens Church varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 90 in the north.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in St. Stephens Church, VA

The total projected cost of crime in St. Stephens Church for 2025 is $192,709. This translates to approximately $366 per resident and $926 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in St. Stephens Church. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in St. Stephens Church Compared to Other Cities?

St. Stephens Church, VA:	$366
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in St. Stephens Church is $366 per year, which is $99 less than the national average and $66 less than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to St. Stephens Church:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $667 more than in St. Stephens Church.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $234 less than in St. Stephens Church

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to St. Stephens Church	Cost per St. Stephens Church Resident
Murder	$84,482	$160
Rape/Sexual Assault	$17,916	$34
Robbery	$5,696	$11
Assault	$19,708	$37
Kidnapping	$6,174	$12
Vehicle Theft	$4,918	$9
Burglary	$8,053	$15
Theft	$18,411	$35
Arson	$1,162	$2
Vandalism	$15,059	$29
Animal Cruelty	$581	$1
Drug Crimes	$8,301	$16
Identity Theft	$2,246	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$192,709	$366

The Intangible Cost of Crime in St. Stephens Church, 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 St. Stephens Church totals $652,564 ($1,238 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $845,273 ($1,604 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 St. Stephens Church 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 St. Stephens Church’s 527 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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St. Stephens Church 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 St. Stephens Church residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.302
Robbery	0.3436
Rape	0.5607
Murder	0.0853
Total Violent Crime	2.292 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.746
Vehicle Theft	0.6027
Burglary	1.685
Arson	0.0913
Total Property Crime	9.124 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1932
Drug Crimes	2.130
Vandalism	4.000
Identity Theft	0.5506
Animal Cruelty	0.1492
Total "Other" Rate	7.022 (B-)

Individual St. Stephens Church Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Upshaw, VA	A+	A	A+
Helmet, VA	A+	A-	A+
Bruington, VA	D+	C	D+
Minor, VA	D-	D-	D-
Cauthornville, VA	C+	C-	C+
Walkerton, VA	C+	C+	B-
Aylett, VA	A+	A	A+
Owenton, VA	A+	A-	A+
Powcan, VA	D+	C+	D
King William, VA	A-	B+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

St. Stephens Church 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
Matheny, WV	B	B	B
Rousseau, LA	C+	D+	D+
Round Prairie, MN	C+	C	C
Round Mountain, CA	C-	D+	D+
Rose City, MN	A-	B	B
Merna, NE	D+	C-	C-
Mehama, OR	C	C+	C+
Meaux, LA	C	D-	D-
Meade, OH	A	B	B
McGrath, MN	C	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, St. Stephens Church 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 St. Stephens Church, VA average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See St. Stephens Church schools on SchoolGrade

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