Fairfax, VA Crime Map

Fairfax, VA Safety Overview: A Data-Driven Look

With a population of 23,312 and an overall crime grade of B-, Fairfax, VA stands out as one of Northern Virginia's safer communities — particularly when you examine its neighborhood-level data. Across all 9 analyzed neighborhoods, the city earns a city-wide safety rating of A (Very Safe), with a remarkable 88.9% of neighborhoods receiving an A grade and the remaining 11.1% landing at B+. Not a single neighborhood scored below a B, meaning 100% of Fairfax's analyzed areas fall into the "safe" category. That kind of consistency is rare, and it tells a meaningful story about the character of this community.

Safest Neighborhoods in Fairfax

The safest corners of Fairfax are defined by both strong safety grades and high household incomes. Twin Lakes leads the city with a Grade A and a median household income of $213,059 — the highest of any neighborhood analyzed. Long Branch (Grade A, $164,863), Kings Park West (Grade A, $164,418), and George Mason (Grade A, $150,662) round out the top tier, each earning perfect safety marks while serving populations ranging from roughly 2,900 to over 14,000 residents. Mantua also earns a Grade A- with a median income of $170,215, making it one of the most affluent and consistently safe neighborhoods in the city.

Understanding the Higher-Crime Areas

Even Fairfax's so-called higher-crime neighborhoods are, by most standards, quite safe. Fair Oaks is the only neighborhood to score below an A-, coming in at B+ — still a strong result for a densely populated area of 34,324 residents with a median income of $134,218. Greenbriar (A-, $132,115), Fairfax City (A-, $133,422), Fair Lakes (A-, $164,160), and Mantua (A-, $170,215) represent the relative bottom of the city's safety spectrum, yet all hold A-range grades. The gap between Fairfax's safest and least-safe neighborhoods is narrow, which is a testament to the city's overall stability.

Property Crime vs. Violent Crime in Fairfax

Like most affluent suburban cities, Fairfax sees property crime — incidents such as vehicle theft, package theft, and opportunistic burglary — occur at higher rates than violent crime. The city's low unemployment rate of 4% and a poverty rate of 9.8% contribute to an environment where violent offenses remain relatively uncommon. Neighborhoods with higher commercial activity and traffic, such as Fair Oaks and Fair Lakes, tend to attract more property-related incidents simply due to density and retail presence. Violent crime, while not absent, is concentrated at low levels and does not define daily life in any of the nine analyzed neighborhoods.

How the Crime Map Helps Fairfax Residents Make Smarter Decisions

Fairfax's interactive crime map is a practical tool for a wide range of residents and prospective newcomers. Home buyers weighing neighborhoods like Kings Park West against Fair Oaks can use the map to understand not just price differences — median home values in Fairfax sit at $585,701 — but also the safety trade-offs between them. Renters paying a median of $1,822 per month can pinpoint which corridors see recurring property incidents before signing a lease. For the many commuters passing through the area, the map helps identify patterns around transit corridors and parking areas where vehicle-related crimes tend to cluster. Whether you're evaluating a move to Greenbriar or simply trying to stay informed about activity near George Mason University, the crime map turns raw data into actionable neighborhood intelligence.