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Is Fairfax, Virginia Safe?

Population 26,772 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 26,772, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Fairfax earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,875 per 100K.

Fairfax Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFairfaxVirginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate228.5320.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2248.22045.21,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate135.0--268.2
Theft Rate1875.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate274.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

229/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2248/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fairfax

Violent crime in Fairfax is below the national average. The rate of 228.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2248.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,875 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fairfax Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault135
050% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary308
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,875
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft274
086% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fairfax Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairfax
228.5
State
320.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairfax
2248.2
State
2045.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fairfax Safety

Is Fairfax safe?
Not especially. Fairfax earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fairfax?
247.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 228.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2248.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fairfax safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fairfax's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,875 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fairfax?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fairfax generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fairfax police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fairfax?
No. Crime in Fairfax has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Fairfax compare to other cities in Virginia?
Below average for the state. Fairfax ranks behind about 85% of Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Fairfax to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Fairfax?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.7 per-thousand rate put Fairfax below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 229 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fairfax?
228.5 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (135), robbery (38), and murder (2.0) 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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