Sterling, VA is a relatively safe place compared to the rest of the United States. The violent crime rate in Sterling is 17.4, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Sterling is 36.8, slightly higher than the national average of 35.4. In summary, while there are some reports of criminal activity in Sterling, it can generally be considered a safe area with crime rates well below the US average.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Sterling violent crime is 17.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Sterling property crime is 36.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Sterling, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Herndon, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Herndon, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.