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Robbery in Arlington, Virginia (2026)

39.0 per 100K · 38% below national avg · Grade B

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Arlington has a robbery rate of 39.0 per 100K, which is 38% below the national average of 63.3. Grade: B. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 2,564 per year.

In 2026, the robbery rate in Arlington, Virginia is 39.0 per 100,000 residents, which is 38% below the national average of 63.3. That puts Arlington's robbery below the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Robbery Rate: Arlington vs State and National Averages

Arlington
39.0
Virginia Avg
65.4
National Avg
63.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Robbery in Arlington

1 in 2,564

Approximate chance of being affected by robbery in Arlington in a given year, based on the rate of 39.0 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Robbery?

Robbery is the taking or attempting to take anything of value from a person by force or threat of force. Unlike burglary, robbery involves direct confrontation with the victim.

Other Crime Types in Arlington

C+
Violent Crime376.6/100K · 4% above avg
B-
Property Crime1886.6/100K · 3% above avg
C+
Murder7.5/100K · 32% above avg
C+
Assault329.5/100K · 23% above avg

Robbery in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Norfolk
C
85.6
Richmond
C+
74.8
Chesapeake
B
44.3
Newport News
C
87.4
Alexandria
C+
66.8
Hampton
B-
58.1

Frequently Asked Questions About Robbery in Arlington

How bad is robbery in Arlington?
As of 2026, not bad relative to other US cities. Arlington's robbery rate of 39.0 per 100K is 38% below the national average of 63.3. It ranks better than 63% of cities for this crime type.
What is the robbery rate in Arlington?
As of 2026, 39.0 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 63.3 per 100K.
Is robbery increasing in Arlington?
Crime in Arlington has trended upward recently, though specific robbery trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Arlington's robbery compare to Virginia?
Arlington performs better than most Virginia cities on robbery. Its rate of 39.0 per 100K is below the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of robbery in Arlington?
Based on the rate of 39.0 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 2,564 residents could be affected by robbery in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Arlington safe from robbery?
Arlington is about average for robbery. The rate of 39.0 per 100K is below the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Arlington safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 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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