The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Stratford Hills, Richmond, VA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Stratford Hills

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Stratford Hills.

 

Stratford Hills, Richmond, VA Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

A
C+
Other Crime Grade
C-

$1.47 million

Cost of Crime™ for Stratford Hills, Richmond, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $973 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Stratford Hills 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 Stratford Hills, Richmond, VA Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. Stratford Hills ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of neighborhoods but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to Stratford Hills's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Stratford Hills is 35.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Stratford Hills Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Stratford Hills varies by area - ranging from 1 in 20 in the southwest areas to 1 in 45 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Stratford Hills, Richmond, VA see the most incidents - about 27 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Stratford Hills, Richmond, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Stratford Hills for 2025 is $1,465,288. This translates to approximately $443 per resident and $973 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Stratford Hills. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Stratford Hills Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Stratford Hills, Richmond, VA: $443
Mercury Central, Hampton, VA: $823
Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA: $189
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Stratford Hills is $443 per year, which is $22 less than the national average and $11 more than Richmond's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Stratford Hills:
  • In Mercury Central, Hampton, VA, crime costs $823 per person, which is $380 more than in Stratford Hills.
  • In Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA, crime costs $189 per person, which is $253 less than in Stratford Hills

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Stratford Hills for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Stratford Hills
Cost per Stratford Hills Resident
Murder
$341,375
$103
Rape/Sexual Assault
$121,264
$37
Robbery
$36,953
$11
Assault
$112,150
$34
Kidnapping
$43,744
$13
Vehicle Theft
$203,556
$61
Burglary
$35,468
$11
Theft
$277,109
$84
Arson
$4,316
$1
Vandalism
$125,449
$38
Animal Cruelty
$4,359
$1
Drug Crimes
$143,936
$43
Identity Theft
$15,609
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$1,465,288
$443

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Stratford Hills, Richmond, 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 Stratford Hills totals $2,888,754 ($872 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,354,042 ($1,315 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 Stratford Hills 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 southeast part of the neighborhood 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 Stratford Hills has 1, have the same problem. Of Stratford Hills’s 3,311 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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Stratford Hills 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 Stratford Hills residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.179
Robbery
0.3548
Rape
0.6040
Murder
0.0549
Total Violent Crime
2.193 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
16.16
Vehicle Theft
3.970
Burglary
1.181
Arson
0.0540
Total Property Crime
21.37 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2179
Drug Crimes
5.877
Vandalism
5.304
Identity Theft
0.6091
Animal Cruelty
0.1780
Total "Other" Rate
12.19 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
A+
B+
C
B
C
B
A-
B+
C+
C+
B-
C-
B
C-
C-
F
C+
D+
A-
D+
D-
C+
D-
B
B
A-
A-
A+
A-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Stratford Hills is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
A+
A+
A+
A
A
D-
D
D
B-
A+
A+
C
C
C
C
C-
C-
D-
F
F
D
D+
D+
B+
B
B
D-
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Stratford Hills is less safe than the Virginia state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Stratford Hills, Richmond, VA average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Stratford Hills schools on SchoolGrade

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