Fairfax County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Fairfax County in VA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,684 violent crimes and 2,379 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.3 per 100k residents, which is -46.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 120.6 per 100k, -26.3% below 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 AAnnual Rate57.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,684 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate120.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,379 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate110.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,108 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.3 | A | 1684 | 106.2 | -46.1% |
| Property Crime | 120.6 | B | 2379 | 163.6 | -26.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 56 | 3.5 | -41.0% |
| Robbery | 2.1 | A | 124 | 5.8 | -64.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.3 | A | 158 | 22.3 | -62.5% |
| Burglary | 10.4 | A | 101 | 24.0 | -56.6% |
| Larceny | 110.2 | C | 2108 | 116.4 | -5.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 167 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Herndon Police Department
Herndon, VA
Vienna Police Department
Vienna, VA