Arlington County Crime & Safety
Arlington County, Virginia
FBI UCRSafety Score
17/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
High Crime
Total Crime Rate
2223.1
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
259.1
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
1964.0
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
17/100
Higher = safer
State avg 39/100
State Safety Rank
#103
of 131 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Arlington County, Virginia
Arlington County Beats National Benchmarks
Arlington County maintains a safety score of 96.5, with a total crime rate of 2,223.1 per 100K. This remains safer than the national total crime rate of 2,385.5.
Arlington Compared to Virginia Averages
Arlington's safety score of 96.5 is slightly below the state average of 97.3, which is common for urban areas. Three reporting agencies monitor the county's high-density population.
Urban Safety Comparison
Arlington's total crime rate of 2,223.1 is slightly higher than Alexandria's 2,063.6. However, it manages violent crime well compared to many urban centers of similar size.
Property Crime in the Spotlight
The property crime rate stands at 1,964.0 per 100K, while violent crime is 259.1. Violent crime remains significantly lower than the national average of 369.8 per 100K.
Securing Your Urban Residence
In a high-density area like Arlington, securing deliveries and using smart locks are effective ways to prevent property crime. Staying connected with local law enforcement updates improves overall neighborhood security.
Crime Advisory: Arlington County
Safety Verdict
Arlington County has a safety score of 17/100, indicating a higher crime area with elevated overall crime (2223.1 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 259.1 per 100K and property crime at 1964.0 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, property crime dominates.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 3 law enforcement agencies in Arlington County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Virginia, total crime is 29% above the Virginia average and its safety score is 22 points below the state mean.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.