Violent Crime per Capita in Orkney Springs
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Orkney Springs residents.
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Violent Crime Grade |
D |
D |
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Other Crime Grade |
D |
$32,604
Cost of Crime™ for Orkney Springs, VA
In 2025, violent crime will cost $509 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Orkney Springs 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.
The D grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is higher than that of the average US city. Orkney Springs ranks in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 18% of cities but less safe than 82%. This analysis applies only to Orkney Springs's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The violent crime rate in Orkney Springs is 5.211 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Orkney Springs residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Orkney Springs varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 170 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 434 in the southeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Orkney Springs, VA see the most incidents - about 0 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Orkney Springs, VA
The total projected cost of crime in Orkney Springs for 2025 is $32,604. This translates to approximately $284 per resident and $509 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Orkney Springs. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 42.7%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 43.9%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Orkney Springs Compared to Other Cities?
| Orkney Springs, VA: | $284 |
|---|---|
| Emporia, VA: | $714 |
| Franklin Farm, VA: | $64 |
| Virginia: | $238 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Orkney Springs is $284 per year, which is $25 more than the national average and $46 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Orkney Springs:
- In Emporia, VA, crime costs $714 per person, which is $431 more than in Orkney Springs.
- In Franklin Farm, VA, crime costs $64 per person, which is $220 less than in Orkney Springs
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Orkney Springs for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Orkney Springs |
Cost per Orkney Springs Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$13,181 |
$115 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$4,221 |
$37 |
Robbery |
$2,213 |
$19 |
Assault |
$12,989 |
$113 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$32,604 |
$284 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Orkney Springs, 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 Orkney Springs totals $112,023 ($974 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $144,627 ($1,258 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the Orkney Springs violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 violent 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 Orkney Springs’s 115 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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Orkney Springs residents in a standard year.
Orkney Springs Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Orkney Springs residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
3.933 |
Robbery |
0.6117 |
Rape |
0.6054 |
Murder |
0.0610 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.211 (D) |
Individual Orkney Springs Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of violent crime in Orkney Springs is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Orkney Springs.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B- | D | B+ | |
D | D | D | |
B- | C+ | B | |
B | A- | B- | |
C+ | D+ | B+ | |
C | C+ | C+ | |
B+ | A- | A- | |
B | A- | A- | |
C+ | C- | B+ | |
A+ | A | A+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Orkney Springs is lower versus other cities of the same size for violent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
C- | C- | C- | |
B | B | B | |
A- | A | A | |
B- | C | C | |
A | B+ | B+ | |
D+ | C- | C- | |
D | D- | D- | |
B | D+ | D+ | |
F | F | F | |
A- | C- | C- |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Orkney Springs is less safe than the Virginia state average and less safe than the national average.
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