Fairfax City County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Fairfax City County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,177 violent crimes and 2,444 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 115.1 per 100k residents, which is +8.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 258.0 per 100k, +57.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 CAnnual Rate115.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,177 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate258.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,444 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate250.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,139 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents194 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 115.1 | C | 1177 | 106.2 | +8.4% |
| Property Crime | 258.0 | D | 2444 | 163.6 | +57.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.0 | C | 28 | 3.5 | +12.3% |
| Robbery | 4.0 | B | 58 | 5.8 | -31.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.0 | A | 35 | 22.3 | -82.2% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 105 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 250.1 | F | 2139 | 116.4 | +114.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.9 | A | 194 | 22.2 | -64.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fairfax City Police Department
Fairfax City, VA