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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$192,979

Cost of Crime™ for Water View, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $695 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Water View ranks in the 91st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 91% of cities but less safe than 9%. This analysis applies only to Water View's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Water View is 11.95 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Water View Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Water View varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 63 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 88 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Water View, VA see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Water View, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Water View for 2025 is $192,979. This translates to approximately $306 per resident and $695 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Water View. 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): 37.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Water View Compared to Other Cities?

Water View, VA:	$306
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Water View is $306 per year, which is $158 less than the national average and $125 less than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Water View:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $726 more than in Water View.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $174 less than in Water View

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Water View	Cost per Water View Resident
Murder	$90,834	$144
Rape/Sexual Assault	$21,789	$35
Robbery	$4,754	$8
Assault	$25,557	$41
Kidnapping	$6,317	$10
Vehicle Theft	$2,551	$4
Burglary	$3,979	$6
Theft	$7,128	$11
Arson	$1,523	$2
Vandalism	$18,305	$29
Animal Cruelty	$246	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,747	$12
Identity Theft	$2,249	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$192,979	$306

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Water View, 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 Water View totals $714,016 ($1,133 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $906,995 ($1,440 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 Water View 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 Water View’s 630 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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Water View 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 Water View residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.413
Robbery	0.2399
Rape	0.5704
Murder	0.0767
Total Violent Crime	2.300 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.185
Vehicle Theft	0.2615
Burglary	0.6963
Arson	0.1001
Total Property Crime	3.242 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1654
Drug Crimes	1.662
Vandalism	4.067
Identity Theft	0.4613
Animal Cruelty	0.0529
Total "Other" Rate	6.409 (B)

Individual Water View Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Church View, VA	A	B-	A+
Laneview, VA	B-	C-	B+
Jamaica, VA	A-	C	A+
Urbanna, VA	C	C	B-
Dragonville, VA	C	C-	C+
Morattico, VA	D+	D-	C+
Mascot, VA	B	C-	A-
Oakley, VA	F	D-	F
Warner, VA	C+	C-	B
Sharps, VA	D+	C-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Water View 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
Mcville, ND	D+	B+	B+
Sand Creek, MI	B+	C	C
Ryan, MI	A-	B-	B-
Rosstown, IN	A	B	B
Minnetonka Beach, MN	C+	A-	A-
Mineral Spring, MO	C	C+	C+
Milroy, MN	B-	C-	C-
Menifee, AR	B-	D	D
Mendon, VT	B	A-	A-
Melrose, MD	C+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Water View 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 Water View, VA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Water View schools on SchoolGrade

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