Herndon, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Herndon Police Department serves the city of Herndon, VA in Fairfax County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,302 violent crimes and 1,573 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.0 per 100k residents, which is 9.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 179.4 per 100k, 9.7% 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 1 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 CAnnual Rate96.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,302 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate179.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,573 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate158.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,385 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 96.0 | C | 1302 | 106.2 | -9.6% |
| Property Crime | 179.4 | C | 1573 | 163.6 | +9.7% |
| Rape | 4.2 | C | 41 | 3.5 | +17.9% |
| Robbery | 4.2 | B | 109 | 5.8 | -28.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.7 | B | 117 | 22.3 | -25.0% |
| Burglary | 20.9 | B | 75 | 24.0 | -13.1% |
| Larceny | 158.6 | D | 1385 | 116.4 | +36.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 7 miles | A 18.5 | A 61.8 | Violent: 80.7% lower Property: 65.6% lower |
| Fairfax City | 9 miles | C 115.1 | D 258.0 | Violent: 19.9% higher Property: 43.8% higher |
| Falls Church | 12 miles | A 61.8 | C 171.8 | Violent: 35.6% lower Property: 4.3% lower |
| Manassas Park | 14 miles | D 145.5 | A 36.4 | Violent: 51.6% higher Property: 79.7% lower |
| Manassas | 15 miles | D 131.3 | B 145.4 | Violent: 36.8% higher Property: 19.0% lower |