24245, VA Vandalism Rates and Vandalism Maps

Crime Grade's vandalism map shows the safest places in 24245 in green. The most dangerous areas in 24245 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 24245, VA Safe?

The D+ grade means the rate of vandalism is higher than the average US zip. 24245 is in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning 74% of zip codes are safer and 26% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 24245's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of vandalism in 24245 is 6.057 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 24245 generally consider the southeast part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of vandalism in 24245 may be as high as 1 in 140 in the central neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 235 in the southeast part of the zip. See the section on interpreting the vandalism map, however, because comparing rates for vandalism or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the central parts of 24245, VA: about 1 per year. The northwest part of 24245 has fewer cases of vandalism with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Vandalism Maps

When looking at the vandalism map for 24245, remember that the rate of vandalism per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are few retail establishments in the zip. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the vandalism rate map do not always indicate danger for 24245 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 24245 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 24245 has 0, have the same problem. Of 24245’s 956 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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24245 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All vandalism rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 24245 residents in a standard year.

Individual 24245 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of vandalism in 24245 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 24245.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vandalism Crime Grade
24271, VA	B+	B+	A-	C+
24250, VA	B-	C+	B	C
24230, VA	C-	C-	C	D+
24283, VA	F	D	F	F
24224, VA	C-	C+	C-	D-
24273, VA	D	D+	D+	D-
24293, VA	C-	B+	C-	D
24270, VA	B	C-	B+	A-
24246, VA	D-	D	D+	F
24219, VA	D+	D+	C-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

24245 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for vandalism. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vandalism Crime Grade
47529, IN	B	C	C	B
76538, TX	C	D+	D+	C-
75937, TX	F	C-	C-	C+
74741, OK	B	C-	C-	C
74552, OK	F	B+	B+	A+
70358, LA	D	C+	C+	B+
53522, WI	B	A-	A-	C
52749, IA	A+	A+	A+	B+
48720, MI	A-	A-	A-	B
78548, TX	D-	D	D	D-

Considering only the vandalism rate, 24245 is as safe as the Virginia state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 24245, VA average SchoolGrade of A, with 62% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 24245 schools on SchoolGrade

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