Falls Church, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Falls Church Police Department serves the city of Falls Church, VA in Falls Church City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 462 violent crimes and 1,164 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.8 per 100k residents, which is 41.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 171.8 per 100k, 5.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate61.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents462 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate171.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,164 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate116.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents947 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate41.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.8 | A | 462 | 106.2 | -41.8% |
| Property Crime | 171.8 | C | 1164 | 163.6 | +5.0% |
| Robbery | 13.7 | F | 32 | 5.8 | +136.2% |
| Burglary | 6.9 | A | 75 | 24.0 | -71.4% |
| Larceny | 116.8 | C | 947 | 116.4 | +0.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 41.2 | F | 133 | 22.2 | +85.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 5 miles | A 18.5 | A 61.8 | Violent: 70.0% lower Property: 64.0% lower |
| Alexandria | 7 miles | C 114.4 | D 248.2 | Violent: 84.9% higher Property: 44.5% higher |
| Fairfax City | 7 miles | C 115.1 | D 258.0 | Violent: 86.1% higher Property: 50.2% higher |
| Herndon | 12 miles | C 96.0 | C 179.4 | Violent: 55.2% higher Property: 4.5% higher |
| Occoquan | 15 miles | B 89.8 | A 89.8 | Violent: 45.2% higher Property: 47.7% lower |