Alexandria, VA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Alexandria, VA Crime

Is Alexandria, VA safe to live in?

Alexandria earns a city-wide Safety Rating of B (Safe), and the data backs that up in a striking way: all 13 analyzed neighborhoods score either an A or a B — meaning 100% of Alexandria's neighborhoods fall into the safe category. Specifically, 7 neighborhoods (53.8%) earned an A-range grade, including Fort Hunt (A+), Hayfield (A), Belle Haven (A), Rose Hill (A-), Franconia (A-), Kingstowne (A-), and Mount Vernon (A-). The remaining 6 neighborhoods (46.2%) landed in the B range. Not a single neighborhood in the city received a C, D, or F grade, which is rare for a city of Alexandria's size and density (4,092 residents per square mile).

What is the crime rate in Alexandria, VA?

Alexandria's overall Crime Grade is C+ at the city level, but neighborhood-level data tells a more nuanced story. When you break the city into its 13 analyzed neighborhoods, the picture improves considerably: 53.8% of neighborhoods score an A grade and 46.2% score a B grade, with zero neighborhoods falling below a B. The areas with the lowest relative safety scores are Bailey's Crossroads, Woodlawn, and Hybla Valley — each graded B- — but even these remain in the broadly safe tier. By comparison, the top-rated neighborhoods like Fort Hunt (A+) and Belle Haven (A) represent some of the safest communities in the entire Northern Virginia region.

Which neighborhoods in Alexandria have the lowest crime?

The safest neighborhood in Alexandria is Fort Hunt, which holds the city's only A+ grade. With a population of 16,386 and a median household income of $203,102 — nearly double the city median of $102,227 — Fort Hunt consistently leads on safety metrics. Close behind are Hayfield (Grade A, median income $172,506) and Belle Haven (Grade A, median income $134,668). The A- tier includes four additional neighborhoods: Rose Hill (pop. 21,641, income $135,876), Franconia (pop. 19,676, income $148,542), Kingstowne (pop. 15,195, income $147,654), and Mount Vernon (pop. 12,379, income $157,732). A pattern worth noting: all seven A-grade neighborhoods have median household incomes above $134,000, well above the city-wide median.

Which parts of Alexandria have higher crime levels?

Relative to the rest of the city, the neighborhoods with the highest crime levels are Bailey's Crossroads, Woodlawn, and Hybla Valley, each graded B-. It is important to keep this in perspective: a B- is still a passing, broadly safe grade — these areas simply have somewhat higher incident rates compared to Alexandria's top-performing neighborhoods. Huntington (Grade B, pop. 12,040, median income $98,463) and Lincolnia (Grade B, pop. 25,033, median income $112,396) round out the lower end of the safety spectrum but remain solidly in safe territory. No neighborhood in Alexandria's analyzed dataset scored below a B-.

Is Alexandria a good place to live for families?

The data makes a compelling case for families. Alexandria's median household income stands at $102,227, its median home value is $572,181, and the unemployment rate is just 3.3% — all indicators of economic stability. The poverty rate of 9.4% is relatively modest for an urban area of this density. From a safety standpoint, 100% of analyzed neighborhoods earn a B or higher, meaning families have a wide range of safe options regardless of budget. Neighborhoods like Rose Hill (A-, pop. 21,641) and Lincolnia (B, pop. 25,033) offer larger populations with community infrastructure, while Fort Hunt and Kingstowne provide top-tier (A-range) safety grades for those prioritizing the lowest possible crime exposure.

How does Alexandria's safety compare across its neighborhoods?

Alexandria's neighborhood safety data is remarkably consistent. The grade spread runs from A+ at the top (Fort Hunt) to B- at the bottom (Bailey's Crossroads, Woodlawn, Hybla Valley) — a very narrow range for a city of 158,309 people. The majority of the population lives in A-range neighborhoods: the seven A-grade communities collectively house tens of thousands of residents, with Rose Hill alone accounting for 21,641 people and Franconia adding another 19,676. The six B-range neighborhoods, including Groveton (pop. 15,256, income $103,329) and Lincolnia (pop. 25,033, income $112,396), serve as the city's more densely populated, moderately priced communities — still safe by any objective measure, just with slightly higher activity levels than their A-grade counterparts.