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Fairfax City, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Fairfax City Police Department serves the city of Fairfax City, VA in Fairfax City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city 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. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate115.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,177 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade C
Annual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate258.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,444 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate250.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,139 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents194 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime115.1C1177106.2+8.4%
Property Crime258.0D2444163.6+57.7%
Rape4.0C283.5+12.3%
Robbery4.0B585.8-31.8%
Aggravated Assault4.0A3522.3-82.2%
Larceny250.1F2139116.4+114.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.9A19422.2-64.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Vienna 4 miles
A 18.5
A 61.8
Violent: 83.9% lower
Property: 76.1% lower
Falls Church 7 miles
A 61.8
C 171.8
Violent: 46.3% lower
Property: 33.4% lower
Herndon 9 miles
C 96.0
C 179.4
Violent: 16.6% lower
Property: 30.4% lower
Manassas Park 11 miles
D 145.5
A 36.4
Violent: 26.4% higher
Property: 85.9% lower
Manassas 12 miles
D 131.3
B 145.4
Violent: 14.1% higher
Property: 43.7% lower