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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$130,347

Cost of Crime™ for Wayside, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,231 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Wayside ranks in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 50% of cities but less safe than 50%. This analysis applies only to Wayside's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wayside is 23.92 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wayside Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wayside varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 37 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 47 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Wayside, VA see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wayside, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Wayside for 2025 is $130,347. This translates to approximately $526 per resident and $1,231 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Wayside. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Wayside, VA:	$526
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wayside is $526 per year, which is $61 more than the national average and $94 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wayside:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $507 more than in Wayside.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $394 less than in Wayside

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wayside	Cost per Wayside Resident
Murder	$56,481	$228
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,804	$35
Robbery	$3,543	$14
Assault	$19,900	$80
Kidnapping	$3,117	$13
Vehicle Theft	$10,513	$42
Burglary	$4,404	$18
Theft	$9,849	$40
Arson	$537	$2
Vandalism	$6,653	$27
Animal Cruelty	$364	$1
Drug Crimes	$5,475	$22
Identity Theft	$707	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$130,347	$526

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wayside, 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 Wayside totals $422,570 ($1,704 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $552,918 ($2,230 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 Wayside 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 Wayside’s 248 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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Wayside 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 Wayside residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.794
Robbery	0.4541
Rape	0.5855
Murder	0.1212
Total Violent Crime	3.955 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.668
Vehicle Theft	2.737
Burglary	1.958
Arson	0.0897
Total Property Crime	12.45 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2073
Drug Crimes	2.985
Vandalism	3.755
Identity Theft	0.3684
Animal Cruelty	0.1983
Total "Other" Rate	7.514 (C+)

Individual Wayside Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kimages, VA	C	D+	B-
Charles City, VA	C-	D+	C
Westover, VA	D+	D+	D+
Highland Park, VA	B	B+	B+
Enon, VA	B-	B	B-
Beechwood Manor, VA	B-	B-	C
Ruthville, VA	C-	C	C
Varina, VA	C+	B+	B-
Hopewell, VA	C	C-	C
Kenwood, VA	D-	D+	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wayside is higher 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
Knittel, IA	C-	B+	B+
Kenyon, RI	A	A+	A+
Kerns, VA	C+	C+	C+
Keuka, FL	A+	B+	B+
Kewanee, MO	B+	C	C
Kilgore, OH	C-	B+	B+
Killarney Beach, MI	B-	C	C
Kilmore, IN	B	A-	A-
Kimball, KS	C+	C	C
Kirkland, GA	B-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Wayside 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 Wayside, VA average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Wayside schools on SchoolGrade

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