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Is Falls Church, Virginia Safe?

Population 15,159 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Falls Church is a smaller community of 15,159 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 207.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,118 per 100K.

Falls Church Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFalls ChurchVirginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate232.4320.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1842.82045.21,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate150.0--268.2
Theft Rate1118.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate263.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

232/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1843/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Falls Church

Violent crime in Falls Church is below the national average. The rate of 232.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1842.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,118 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Falls Church Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault150
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary321
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,118
080% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft263
083% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Falls Church Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Falls Church
232.4
State
320.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Falls Church
1842.8
State
2045.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Falls Church Safety

Is Falls Church safe?
Not especially. Falls Church earns a C with a crime rate of 207.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Falls Church?
207.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 232.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1842.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Falls Church safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Falls Church has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Falls Church?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Falls Church generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Falls Church police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Falls Church?
No. Crime in Falls Church has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Falls Church compare to other cities in Virginia?
Below average for the state. Falls Church ranks behind about 65% of Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Falls Church 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 Falls Church?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Falls Church?
232.4 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (150), robbery (35), 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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