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Is Alexandria, Virginia Safe?

Population 160,662 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Alexandria has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 268.4 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,419 per 100K.

Alexandria Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlexandriaVirginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate381.5320.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2302.42045.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate288.0--268.2
Theft Rate1419.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate357.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

268.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

382/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2302/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Alexandria

Violent crime in Alexandria is close to the national average. The rate of 381.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2302.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,419 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Alexandria Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault288
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary441
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,419
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft357
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Alexandria Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alexandria
381.5
State
320.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alexandria
2302.4
State
2045.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alexandria Safety

Is Alexandria safe?
Not especially. Alexandria earns a D with a crime rate of 268.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Alexandria?
268.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 381.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2302.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Alexandria safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Alexandria's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,419 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Alexandria?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Alexandria generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Alexandria police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Alexandria?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Alexandria's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Alexandria compare to other cities in Virginia?
Below average for the state. Alexandria ranks behind about 74% of Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Alexandria to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Alexandria?
Bad. A D grade and 268.4 per-thousand rate put Alexandria below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 382 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Alexandria?
381.5 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (288), robbery (65), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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