The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Three Chopt, Richmond, VA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Three Chopt

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Three Chopt.

 

Three Chopt, Richmond, VA Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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B+
Other Crime Grade
D+

$1.35 million

Cost of Crime™ for Three Chopt, Richmond, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $985 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Three Chopt ranks in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 56% of neighborhoods but less safe than 44%. This analysis applies only to Three Chopt's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Three Chopt is 33.27 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Three Chopt Residents generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Three Chopt varies by area - ranging from 1 in 28 in the north areas to 1 in 34 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Three Chopt, Richmond, VA see the most incidents - about 18 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Three Chopt, Richmond, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Three Chopt for 2025 is $1,351,241. This translates to approximately $464 per resident and $985 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Three Chopt. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Three Chopt Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Three Chopt, Richmond, VA: $464
Mercury Central, Hampton, VA: $823
Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA: $189
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Three Chopt is $464 per year, which is the same as the national average and $33 more than Richmond's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Three Chopt:
  • In Mercury Central, Hampton, VA, crime costs $823 per person, which is $359 more than in Three Chopt.
  • In Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA, crime costs $189 per person, which is $275 less than in Three Chopt

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Three Chopt for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Three Chopt
Cost per Three Chopt Resident
Murder
$401,291
$138
Rape/Sexual Assault
$110,029
$38
Robbery
$32,991
$11
Assault
$62,235
$21
Kidnapping
$40,839
$14
Vehicle Theft
$186,710
$64
Burglary
$29,846
$10
Theft
$163,383
$56
Arson
$5,316
$2
Vandalism
$167,191
$57
Animal Cruelty
$4,969
$2
Drug Crimes
$129,922
$45
Identity Theft
$16,519
$6
Total Cost of Crime
$1,351,241
$464

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Three Chopt, 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 Three Chopt totals $3,215,214 ($1,105 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,566,455 ($1,569 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 Three Chopt 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 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 Three Chopt has 2, have the same problem. Of Three Chopt’s 2,910 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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Three Chopt 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 Three Chopt residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.7447
Robbery
0.3604
Rape
0.6236
Murder
0.0734
Total Violent Crime
1.802 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.84
Vehicle Theft
4.143
Burglary
1.131
Arson
0.0756
Total Property Crime
16.19 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2315
Drug Crimes
6.036
Vandalism
8.042
Identity Theft
0.7334
Animal Cruelty
0.2309
Total "Other" Rate
15.27 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Three Chopt 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+
D+
C+
C+
A
D-
D-
B-
D
D
D
D+
D+
A+
A
A
D
D+
D+
D-
C+
C+
B+
B+
B+
F
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Three Chopt 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 Three Chopt, Richmond, VA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 68% actual proficiency versus 51% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Three Chopt schools on SchoolGrade

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