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Is Vienna, Virginia Safe?

Population 16,691 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,691, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Vienna earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,166 per 100K.

Vienna Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricViennaVirginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate242.8320.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1924.22045.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate177.0--268.2
Theft Rate1166.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate194.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

243/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1924/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Vienna

Violent crime in Vienna is below the national average. The rate of 242.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1924.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,166 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Vienna Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault177
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery32
051% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary212
079% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,166
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft194
061% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Vienna Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vienna
242.8
State
320.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vienna
1924.2
State
2045.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Vienna Safety

Is Vienna safe?
Not especially. Vienna earns a C with a crime rate of 216.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Vienna?
216.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 242.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1924.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Vienna safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Vienna's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,166 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Vienna?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Vienna generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Vienna police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Vienna?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Vienna's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Vienna compare to other cities in Virginia?
Below average for the state. Vienna ranks behind about 61% of Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Vienna to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Vienna?
Bad. A C grade and 216.7 per-thousand rate put Vienna below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 243 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Vienna?
242.8 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (177), robbery (32), and murder (3.0) 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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