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Alexandria, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Alexandria Police Department serves the city of Alexandria, VA in Alexandria City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 10,007 violent crimes and 14,716 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 114.4 per 100k residents, which is 7.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 248.2 per 100k, 51.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 10 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 Rate114.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,007 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents490 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,022 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate248.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,716 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents733 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate211.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,205 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate27.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,759 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime114.4C10007106.2+7.7%
Property Crime248.2D14716163.6+51.7%
Robbery8.4D4905.8+45.2%
Aggravated Assault10.4A102222.3-53.3%
Burglary8.4A73324.0-64.8%
Larceny211.8F12205116.4+82.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft27.3D175922.2+23.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Other Religion 1
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 2
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Falls Church 7 miles
A 61.8
C 171.8
Violent: 45.9% lower
Property: 30.8% lower
Vienna 11 miles
A 18.5
A 61.8
Violent: 83.8% lower
Property: 75.1% lower
Fairfax City 12 miles
C 115.1
D 258.0
Violent: 0.7% higher
Property: 3.9% higher
Occoquan 13 miles
B 89.8
A 89.8
Violent: 21.5% lower
Property: 63.8% lower
Herndon 18 miles
C 96.0
C 179.4
Violent: 16.1% lower
Property: 27.7% lower