Roanoke, VA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (58.2% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The high crime volume of 1,112 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Roanoke demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for an area within Virginia (identified by the GEOID "16000US5168000"), a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 1,112. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 607 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is also significant, with 415 incidents, broken down into Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (108), Motor Vehicle Theft (44), Stolen Property Offenses (2), Larceny/Theft Offenses (216), and Burglary/Breaking & Entering (45). Other notable categories include "others" (27 incidents), encompassing Embezzlement (6), Counterfeiting/Forgery (1), Fraud Offenses (12), and Arson (8). Robbery accounts for 27 incidents, all classified as "Robbery." Sex offenses are relatively low, with 23 incidents, primarily Kidnapping/Abduction (20) and Sex Offenses (3). Homicide is the least frequent, with 13 incidents, all classified as "Homicide Offenses." To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data is needed. The city name, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data are not available in the provided JSON. Without this information, it is impossible to calculate accurate crime rates or provide a complete safety profile. However, based on the available data, the high incidence of assault and property crime suggests that these areas should be prioritized in crime prevention strategies.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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