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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$682,543

Cost of Crime™ for Thaxton, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $730 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Thaxton ranks in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 64% of cities but less safe than 36%. This analysis applies only to Thaxton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Thaxton is 19.75 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Thaxton Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Thaxton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 43 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Thaxton, VA see the most incidents - about 21 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Thaxton, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Thaxton for 2025 is $682,543. This translates to approximately $293 per resident and $730 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Thaxton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Thaxton, VA:	$293
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Thaxton is $293 per year, which is $171 less than the national average and $138 less than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Thaxton:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $739 more than in Thaxton.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $161 less than in Thaxton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Thaxton	Cost per Thaxton Resident
Murder	$197,572	$85
Rape/Sexual Assault	$77,134	$33
Robbery	$18,356	$8
Assault	$78,773	$34
Kidnapping	$23,198	$10
Vehicle Theft	$16,156	$7
Burglary	$32,144	$14
Theft	$72,579	$31
Arson	$4,885	$2
Vandalism	$72,961	$31
Animal Cruelty	$1,536	$1
Drug Crimes	$57,515	$25
Identity Theft	$29,733	$13
Total Cost of Crime	$682,543	$293

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Thaxton, 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 Thaxton totals $1,706,916 ($734 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,389,459 ($1,027 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 Thaxton 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 Thaxton’s 2,326 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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Thaxton 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 Thaxton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.179
Robbery	0.2509
Rape	0.5469
Murder	0.0452
Total Violent Crime	2.022 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.025
Vehicle Theft	0.4486
Burglary	1.524
Arson	0.0870
Total Property Crime	8.084 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1645
Drug Crimes	3.343
Vandalism	4.391
Identity Theft	1.652
Animal Cruelty	0.0893
Total "Other" Rate	9.639 (C-)

Individual Thaxton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Union, VA	C+	B	B+
Montvale, VA	C	B	C
Reba, VA	B+	B-	A
Blue Ridge, VA	A-	B+	A-
Bedford, VA	C	B	B-
Nace, VA	C+	C+	C+
Goodview, VA	B-	A	B+
Otterville, VA	A	A	A-
Laymantown, VA	B+	B+	B+
Pico, VA	B	C+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Thaxton 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
Piperton, TN	D+	D	D
Shell Knob, MO	D	D+	D+
Sac City, IA	B-	C+	C+
Rockwood, PA	B+	B+	B+
Rockbridge, OH	B-	C+	C+
Red Creek, NY	A	B	B
Queen City, TX	C-	D+	D+
Puxico, MO	D	D-	D-
Platte, SD	C+	C	C
Shellsburg, IA	B-	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Thaxton 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 Thaxton, VA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 52% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Thaxton schools on SchoolGrade

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