Crime Safety Grade

A-

Arlington, VA Crime Rate

Lower crime than 86% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 68+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Arlington Safe?

With an overall crime index of 68, Arlington has a 32% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 305. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Leeway Overlee earning an A+ grade while Buckingham rates C.

Crime Index Comparison

Arlington
68
Virginia Avg
112
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
68
32% below average
Violent Crime
82
18% below average
Property Crime
74
26% below average
Safe Areas
99%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Arlington

1 in 305

Property crime: 1 in 338

Where Is It Safe in Arlington?

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Arlington Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Robbery · 8% below avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 47% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 71 ▼ 29%
Assault Violent 83 ▼ 17%
Robbery Violent 92 ▼ 8%
Burglary Property 53 ▼ 47%
Larceny / Theft Property 86 ▼ 14%
Vehicle Theft Property 83 ▼ 17%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Arlington Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Highland Park / Overlee Knolls A+ 9
2 The Pentagon A+ 4
3 Leeway Overlee A+ 11
4 Tara / Leeway Heights A+ 9
5 Washington Golf and Country Club A+ 5
6 Rivercrest A+ 10
7 Bellevue Forest A+ 10
8 Rock Spring A+ 5
9 Donaldson Run A+ 14
10 Yorktown A+ 16
11 Williamsburg A+ 17
12 Waycroft / Woodlawn A+ 10
13 Madison Manor A+ 11
14 Maywood A+ 21
15 Old Glebe A+ 33
16 Gulf Branch A+ 19
17 Arlingwood A+ 10
18 Chain Bridge Forest A+ 10
19 Stafford / Albemarle / Glebe A+ 10
20 Donaldson Run Park A+ 7
21 Potomac Overlook Regional Park A+ 5
22 Arlington / East Falls Church A+ 30
23 Dominion Hills A+ 41
24 Arlington Forest A+ 49
25 Bluemont A 43
26 Alcova Heights A 32
27 Dover Crystal A 71
28 Woodmont A 123
29 Lyon Village A 52
30 Fairlington A 70
31 Riverwood A 126
32 Lee Heights A 72
33 Cherrydale A 68
34 Lyon Park A 82
35 Claremont A 82
36 Barcroft A 70
37 North Highlands A 67
38 Ballston / Virginia Square A 92
39 Glebewood A 15
40 Clarendon / Courthouse A 75
41 John M. Langston A 20
42 National Foreign Affairs Training Center A 122
43 Arlington Ridge A- 75
44 Ashton Heights A- 97
45 Columbia Heights West A- 109
46 Arlington Heights A- 110
47 Arlington View A- 49
48 Colonial Village A- 98
49 Shirlington A- 127
50 Columbia Forest A- 87
51 Penrose A- 96
52 Forest Glen A- 121
53 Cherry Valley Nature Area A- 98
54 Army Navy Country Club A- 74
55 Westover Village A- 133
56 Glencarlyn A- 109
57 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport A- 170
58 North Rosslyn B+ 124
59 Radnor / Ft. Myer Heights B+ 123
60 Long Branch Creek B+ 115
61 Aurora Highlands B+ 127
62 Columbia Heights B+ 120
63 Douglas Park B+ 125
64 Crystal City B+ 147
65 Foxcroft Heights B+ 130
66 Nauck B+ 111
67 Boulevard Manor B 152
68 Buckingham C 173

Arlington Crime by Zip Code

22207
A Index: 34
22213
A Index: 37
22205
A Index: 38
22214
A Index: 5
22201
A Index: 74
22206
A Index: 92
22202
A- Index: 120
22209
A- Index: 130
22203
A- Index: 117
22204
B+ Index: 101

Arlington Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
236,434
Median Income
$122,604
Home Value
$731,989
Median Rent
$2,005
Home Ownership
43%

Racial Demographics

White
69%
Black
9.9%
Hispanic
15.8%
Asian
11.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Arlington?
Arlington has an overall crime index of 68, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 99% of neighborhoods in Arlington are rated A or B for safety.
Is Arlington safe to live in?
Arlington has a crime safety grade of A-. Very low crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Arlington?
The safest neighborhoods in Arlington based on crime data include Leeway Overlee, The Pentagon, Highland Park / Overlee Knolls, Tara / Leeway Heights, and Washington Golf and Country Club. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Arlington crime compare to the national average?
Arlington's overall crime index is 68 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 32% lower than the typical US city.

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