Violent Crime per Capita in Potomac West
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Potomac West residents.
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Violent Crime Grade |
A- |
C+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
B- |
$6.26 million
Cost of Crime™ for Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
In 2025, violent crime will cost $618 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Potomac West 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 A- grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Potomac West ranks in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 82% of neighborhoods but less safe than 18%. This analysis applies only to Potomac West's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The violent crime rate in Potomac West is 2.565 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Potomac West residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Potomac West varies by area - ranging from 1 in 316 in the northwest areas to 1 in 635 in the southwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Potomac West, Alexandria, VA see the most incidents - about 25 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
The total projected cost of crime in Potomac West for 2025 is $6,263,984. This translates to approximately $259 per resident and $618 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Potomac West. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 39.7%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 46.7%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Potomac West Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Potomac West, Alexandria, VA: | $259 |
|---|---|
| South Norfolk, Chesapeake, VA: | $505 |
| Rose Hill, Alexandria, VA: | $82 |
| Virginia: | $238 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Potomac West is $259 per year, which is the same as the national average and $21 more than Alexandria's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Potomac West:
- In South Norfolk, Chesapeake, VA, crime costs $505 per person, which is $247 more than in Potomac West.
- In Rose Hill, Alexandria, VA, crime costs $82 per person, which is $176 less than in Potomac West
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Potomac West for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Potomac West |
Cost per Potomac West Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$4.14 million |
$171 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$659,625 |
$27 |
Robbery |
$696,534 |
$29 |
Assault |
$771,588 |
$32 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$6,263,984 |
$259 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Potomac West, Alexandria, 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 Potomac West totals $31,117,090 ($1,285 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $37,381,075 ($1,544 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 Potomac West 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 northwest part of the neighborhood has more 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, of which Potomac West has 5, have the same problem. Of Potomac West’s 24,209 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 Potomac West residents in a standard year.
Potomac West 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 Potomac West residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.110 |
Robbery |
0.9147 |
Rape |
0.4494 |
Murder |
0.0909 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.565 (A-) |
Individual Potomac West Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of violent crime in Potomac West is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Potomac West.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A- | A+ | A- | |
B | A- | B- | |
A | A | A | |
C | A- | C | |
B+ | A | B+ | |
B+ | A+ | B | |
A- | A | A- | |
A- | A | A- | |
D | B+ | D- | |
C | B | C- |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Potomac West is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for violent crime. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
B | B- | B- | |
B | B+ | B+ | |
A | B+ | B+ | |
A | A- | A- | |
A | A- | A- | |
A- | B- | B- | |
B+ | B | B | |
D- | D | D | |
D | B+ | B+ | |
A- | B | B |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Potomac West is as safe as the Virginia state average and safer than the national average.
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