Seneca, VA Vandalism Rates and Vandalism Maps

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

The D- grade means the rate of vandalism is much higher than the average US city. Seneca is in the 13th percentile for safety, meaning 87% of cities are safer and 13% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Seneca's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of vandalism in Seneca is 8.051 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Seneca generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of vandalism in Seneca may be as high as 1 in 78 in the north neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 208 in the northwest part of the city. 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 north parts of Seneca, VA: about 1 per year. The southwest part of Seneca has fewer cases of vandalism with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Vandalism Maps

When looking at the vandalism map for Seneca, 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 city. 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 Seneca residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Seneca 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 Seneca has 0, have the same problem. Of Seneca’s 446 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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Seneca 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 Seneca residents in a standard year.

Individual Seneca Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vandalism Crime Grade
Kingston, VA	C-	B+	B+	F
Hodges, VA	C-	B-	B	F
Rustburg, VA	C	C+	B-	D-
Mount Zion, VA	C+	B+	A	F
Three Forks, VA	D+	B-	C	F
Evington, VA	B-	A	A-	D-
Altavista, VA	D-	D+	D-	F
Gladys, VA	C-	C-	C+	F
Long Island, VA	C	D+	B+	F
Green Hill, VA	C-	B-	C+	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Seneca is higher versus other cities of the same size for vandalism. 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	Vandalism Crime Grade
Throopsville, NY	A	A	A	A+
Berclair, TX	D-	D	D	D
Bergton, VA	C	C+	C+	D+
Berkshire Heights, MA	C	D	D	D
Bicknell, UT	D	C	C	F
Bieber, CA	D+	D	D	C
Big Cove Tannery, PA	C-	C-	C-	C+
Big Lake, WA	F	D	D	D-
Big Water, UT	F	D-	D-	F
Bittinger, MD	D+	D	D	D

Considering only the vandalism rate, Seneca is less safe than 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 Seneca, VA average SchoolGrade of A, with 60% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Seneca schools on SchoolGrade

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