Ashburn, VA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Ashburn, VA Crime & Safety

Is Ashburn, VA safe?

Ashburn ranks as Very Safe with a city-wide safety rating of A — a distinction earned by relatively few communities nationwide. Of the seven neighborhoods analyzed on the Ashburn crime map, 85.7% received a Grade A (six out of seven), and not a single neighborhood fell below a C+. Broadlands, Loudoun Valley Estates, Brambleton, and Moorefield Station all earned the top mark of A+, while Belmont and the Ashburn core neighborhood both hold a solid A. The only area with a lower rating is University Center at C+, which still represents a moderate — not high — risk level. Combined, 86% of Ashburn neighborhoods qualify as safe (Grade A or B), making this one of Northern Virginia's standout communities for personal security.

What is the crime rate in Ashburn, VA?

Ashburn's overall crime performance earns a B+ grade on our composite index, factoring in both violent and property crime relative to national and state benchmarks. Digging into the neighborhood breakdown: six of seven neighborhoods (85.7%) score an A, meaning crime in those areas is well below average. Only University Center (C+, population ~3,010, median income ~$100,006) shows a modestly elevated risk profile compared to the rest of Ashburn — likely reflecting its denser, more commercially active character. Contextually, Ashburn's 2.8% unemployment rate and 3.2% poverty rate are both significantly below national averages, and research consistently links low economic distress to lower crime incidence. With a median household income of $132,582 and median home values near $507,303, the socioeconomic profile of Ashburn strongly supports its low-crime standing.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Ashburn?

Based on the 2026 Ashburn crime map data, here is how neighborhoods rank from safest to most active:

• Broadlands — A+: The largest neighborhood analyzed (population 16,552) and one of the safest, with a median household income of $198,553. Its size combined with its top grade makes it a statistically significant data point — not just a small enclave skewing results.
• Loudoun Valley Estates — A+: Highest median income of any neighborhood at $214,703 and a population of ~4,980. Consistently among Ashburn's safest pockets.
• Brambleton — A+: A rapidly growing planned community (population 11,008, median income $199,341) that maintains an A+ safety grade despite significant population growth in recent years.
• Moorefield Station — A+: Smallest of the A+ neighborhoods (population 790), with a median income of $184,861 — a tight-knit community with an excellent safety record.
• Belmont — A: Population of 6,688 and a median income of $211,297, earning a strong A grade.
• Ashburn (core) — A: The central Ashburn neighborhood (population 54,635, median income $158,600) earns an A, reassuring given its large size and commercial density.
• University Center — C+: The only neighborhood below an A, with a population of ~3,010 and a median income of $100,006 — notably lower than the rest of Ashburn. A C+ still represents a moderate risk level, not a dangerous area.

Is Ashburn a good place to live in 2026?

By nearly every measurable indicator, yes. Ashburn combines top-tier public safety (86% of neighborhoods graded A or B), a median household income of $132,582, and a poverty rate of just 3.2% — all well above national benchmarks. The unemployment rate of 2.8% reflects a resilient, tech-driven local economy anchored by data center infrastructure and proximity to the Dulles Technology Corridor. Housing costs are significant — median home values sit at $507,303 and median rent at $1,974/month — but these figures are consistent with a high-demand, high-quality-of-life market. Families drawn to neighborhoods like Brambleton or Broadlands benefit from A+ safety grades alongside incomes averaging nearly $200,000, suggesting a community where economic stability and public safety reinforce each other. For professionals and families prioritizing safety data in their relocation decisions, Ashburn's 2026 crime map profile is among the strongest in Northern Virginia.

Which part of Ashburn has the most crime?

University Center is the only Ashburn neighborhood that does not earn an A-range safety grade, coming in at C+. With a population of approximately 3,010 and a median household income of $100,006 — roughly $32,000 below the Ashburn-wide median — University Center has a distinct socioeconomic profile that correlates with its comparatively higher crime index. That said, a C+ is a moderate rating, not a failing one; it simply means residents should exercise standard urban awareness. No Ashburn neighborhood received a D or F grade. Even in University Center, the risk level is far below what one would encounter in higher-crime metros, and it remains part of a broader community where 85.7% of neighborhoods are rated A.

How does Ashburn's safety compare to other Northern Virginia communities?

Ashburn's city-wide A safety rating and B+ overall crime grade place it among the safest incorporated communities in the Northern Virginia region. With zero neighborhoods graded D or F and four neighborhoods earning A+, Ashburn's grade distribution is unusually top-heavy in a positive sense. Its 2.8% unemployment rate and 3.2% poverty rate are structural factors that help sustain low crime over time — not just a snapshot anomaly. For context, the national poverty rate hovers near 11–12%, meaning Ashburn's rate is roughly one-quarter of the national figure, a gap that meaningfully suppresses crime risk across the community.