Salem, VA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Salem, VA shows good safety standards with a B+ rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (44.0% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 343 incidents suggests Salem maintains good community safety standards.
Salem demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US5170000, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 343. Property crime constitutes a significant portion, with 138 incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 86 incidents, followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property with 29 incidents, and Motor Vehicle Theft with 16 incidents. Burglary/Breaking & Entering is relatively low, with only 4 incidents, and Stolen Property Offenses are even lower, with 3 incidents. Assault is another major category, with a total of 147 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. The "others" category, encompassing crimes like Fraud Offenses (12 incidents), Counterfeiting/Forgery (5 incidents), and Embezzlement (29 incidents), accounts for 46 incidents. Sex offenses are relatively low, with a total of 8 incidents, including Kidnapping/Abduction (3 incidents) and Sex Offenses (5 incidents). Robbery is the least frequent category, with only 4 incidents reported. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, such as the city and state names associated with GEOID 16000US5170000, the population of the area, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. Without this information, it is challenging to benchmark the crime data against other areas or assess the overall safety and security of the community.
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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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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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