Mt Vernon, Mount Vernon, VA Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in Mt Vernon in green. The most dangerous areas in Mt Vernon are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Mt Vernon, Mount Vernon, VA Safe?

The B- grade means the rate of theft is slightly lower than the average US neighborhood. Mt Vernon is in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning 40% of neighborhoods are safer and 60% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Mt Vernon's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.

The rate of theft in Mt Vernon is 12.65 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Mt Vernon generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in Mt Vernon may be as high as 1 in 57 in the north neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 160 in the south part of the neighborhood. See the section on interpreting the theft map, however, because comparing rates for theft or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the north parts of Mt Vernon, Mount Vernon, VA: about 44 per year. The south part of Mt Vernon has fewer cases of theft with only 1 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Theft Maps

When looking at the theft map for Mt Vernon, remember that the rate of theft per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the north part of the neighborhood. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the theft rate map do not always indicate danger for Mt Vernon residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Mt Vernon has 0, 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 Mt Vernon has 4, have the same problem. Of Mt Vernon’s 7,206 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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Mt Vernon Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All theft rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Mt Vernon residents in a standard year.

Individual Mt Vernon Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of theft in Mt Vernon is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Mt Vernon.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
Woodlawn, Alexandria, VA	C	A+	D+	D-
Hybla Valley, Alexandria, VA	D-	B+	F	F
South Post, Fort Belvoir, VA	B+	A+	B	C+
Groveton, Alexandria, VA	D+	A	D-	F
Belle Haven, Belle View, VA	D+	A	D-	D-
Rose Hill, Alexandria, VA	B+	A+	B	C
Eisenhower East, Alexandria, VA	C-	A-	D	D-
Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA	C	A	C-	D
Old Town, Alexandria, VA	D	B	D-	F
Landmark-Van Dom, Alexandria, VA	C	A	D+	D

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Mt Vernon is similar versus other neighborhoods of the same size for theft. 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	Theft Crime Grade
Greenwood, Newport News, VA	B	B	B	B-
North Marketview Heights, Rochester, NY	C+	F	F	B-
Durfee, Detroit, MI	F	F	F	D-
Seven Hills, Aurora, CO	C	B+	B+	B
Eldorado Village, Largo, FL	A	A	A	A-
Elmwood Park, Detroit, MI	D	F	F	C
Thompsonville, Newton, MA	A-	A	A	B+
Five Mile Prairie, Spokane, WA	A	A+	A+	A+
Fort Sanders, Knoxville, TN	B-	C-	C-	A-
Greenfield, Pittsburgh, PA	A-	B	B	A-

Considering only the theft rate, Mt Vernon is as safe as 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 Mt Vernon, Mount Vernon, VA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Mt Vernon schools on SchoolGrade

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