Fairfax County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Fairfax County in VA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 46,695 violent crimes and 77,876 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 63.9 per 100k residents, which is 39.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 136.2 per 100k, 16.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate63.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents46,695 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,064 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,998 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,890 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate136.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents77,876 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,270 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate123.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents67,959 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,539 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 63.9 | A | 46695 | 106.2 | -39.9% |
| Property Crime | 136.2 | B | 77876 | 163.6 | -16.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 106 | 0.5 | -94.4% |
| Rape | 1.9 | A | 1064 | 3.5 | -45.1% |
| Robbery | 2.5 | A | 1998 | 5.8 | -57.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.4 | A | 2890 | 22.3 | -66.6% |
| Burglary | 9.5 | A | 3270 | 24.0 | -60.5% |
| Larceny | 123.0 | C | 67959 | 116.4 | +5.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.4 | A | 6539 | 22.2 | -84.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fairfax County Police Department
Herndon Police Department
Herndon, VA
Vienna Police Department
Vienna, VA