Triangle, VA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Triangle, VA

Is Triangle, VA safe?

Triangle earns an overall crime grade of D on our city-wide index, though the one analyzed neighborhood — Triangle itself — holds a C+ safety rating, placing it in the moderate tier. That gap reflects how city-wide factors like a 9.3% unemployment rate and a 12.1% poverty rate weigh on the aggregate score even when neighborhood-level conditions are somewhat better. For context, 100% of Triangle's analyzed neighborhoods fall in the C range — none score an A or B, and none score a D or F. Residents should stay alert, particularly around property crime, but the community is not among Virginia's highest-risk areas.

What is the crime rate in Triangle, VA?

Triangle's crime picture is best understood through its grade distribution: 100% of neighborhoods analyzed received a C grade (specifically C+), meaning the area sits squarely in the moderate-risk band — not alarmingly high, but not low-risk either. The city-wide safety rating is a C (Moderate), while the overall crime grade is a D, driven in part by socioeconomic indicators. With a population of 10,526 spread across a density of 1,443 residents per square mile, crime exposure is meaningful but concentrated. Property-related offenses — theft, vehicle break-ins, and burglary — tend to dominate the incident mix in communities with this profile.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Triangle, VA?

Based on our analysis, the Triangle neighborhood is both the safest and the only neighborhood analyzed, earning a grade of C+. It is home to roughly 9,174 residents — about 87% of Triangle's total population — and has a median household income of $104,967, notably higher than the city-wide median of $91,438. That income premium correlates with the relatively better safety score. No neighborhoods in Triangle currently achieve an A or B grade, meaning prospective residents should weigh the C+ rating as the best currently available benchmark, not a top-tier safety designation.

What types of crime are most common in Triangle?

In communities matching Triangle's demographic profile — moderate density, a poverty rate of 12.1%, and unemployment at 9.3% — property crimes typically account for the largest share of reported incidents. These include motor vehicle theft, larceny-theft, and residential burglary. Violent crimes such as assault and robbery are reported at lower but non-negligible rates. The Triangle neighborhood's C+ grade suggests that while no single crime category dominates at extreme levels, the overall volume across categories is enough to keep the area out of the A or B safety tier. Checking the interactive crime map for current incident-type filters gives the most granular breakdown by category and time period.

Is Triangle, VA a good place to live?

Triangle presents a mixed but broadly livable picture. On the positive side, the median home value of $444,450 and median household income of $91,438 signal a relatively prosperous community, and the median rent of $1,259 is competitive for the Northern Virginia region. The Triangle neighborhood's C+ safety grade and income level of nearly $105,000 among its ~9,174 residents suggest a stable residential core. The challenges are real: a 9.3% unemployment rate is elevated, a 12.1% poverty rate exceeds national averages, and the city-wide crime grade of D warrants attention. Families prioritizing safety may want to compare Triangle's C+ neighborhood grade against neighboring Prince William County communities before deciding.

How does Triangle's crime compare to the rest of Virginia?

Triangle's overall crime grade of D places it in the lower tier of Virginia communities by our scoring methodology, even though its sole analyzed neighborhood holds a C+ (Moderate) rating. The divergence is significant: city-level factors — including a poverty rate of 12.1% and unemployment of 9.3% — pull the aggregate grade down from what neighborhood-level conditions alone might suggest. Virginia as a whole contains communities ranging from F-rated urban cores to A-rated suburban enclaves; Triangle sits below the midpoint on a city-wide basis but is not among the state's most dangerous localities. The 0% of neighborhoods graded D or F is a meaningful data point — no part of Triangle is currently flagged as a high-crime zone in our analysis.