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Is Herndon, Virginia Safe?

Population 25,506 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 25,506, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Herndon earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,550 per 100K.

Herndon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHerndonVirginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate353.6320.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1967.42045.21,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate258.0--268.2
Theft Rate1550.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate494.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

232.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

354/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1967/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Herndon

Violent crime in Herndon is close to the national average. The rate of 353.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1967.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,550 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Herndon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault258
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary254
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,550
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft494
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Herndon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Herndon
353.6
State
320.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Herndon
1967.4
State
2045.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Herndon Safety

Is Herndon safe?
Not especially. Herndon earns a C- with a crime rate of 232.1 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 Herndon?
232.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 353.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1967.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Herndon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Herndon's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,550 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Herndon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Herndon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Herndon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Herndon?
Crime rates have held steady in Herndon, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Herndon compare to other cities in Virginia?
Below average for the state. Herndon ranks behind about 78% of Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Herndon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Herndon?
Bad. A C- grade and 232.1 per-thousand rate put Herndon below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 354 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Herndon?
353.6 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (258), robbery (42), and murder (8.0) 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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