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Blacksburg, VA vs Potomac, MD

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- Potomac has 53% more violent crime than Blacksburg.
- Potomac has 42% more property crime than Blacksburg.
 Blacksburg, VAPotomac, MDUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock21.522.7
 Property Crime18.9  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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Reviews for Potomac    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Spring and Fall can be quite glorious when the leaves turn or the tulips pop out and the humidity is lower. Winter, while it has some splendid "snow days," goes on much  More

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Over 17 years ago

The Potomac area in Montgomery County, Maryland, has the best of everything. High schools rated in the top 5 in the State, easy access to the Nation's Capitol,  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Blacksburg, VirginiaCrime Index
 Eggleston, VA 
 Ripplemead, VA 
 Narrows, VA8.2
 Belspring, VA11.5
 Riner, VA12.75
 Blacksburg, VA14.45
 Snowville, VA14.9
 Draper, VA15.25
 Fairlawn, VA15.75
 Hiwassee, VA16.25

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