Located in Fairfax County, Mount Vernon, VA has a crime rate that is significantly lower than the national average. According to the
, the violent crime rate in Mount Vernon is 11.4, which is almost half of the US average of 22.7. Property crime in Mount Vernon is also lower than the national average, with a rate of 27.3 compared to 35.4. Despite these relatively low crime rates, there are still instances of crime in Mount Vernon that occur. However, law enforcement agencies in the area work diligently to maintain a safe and secure community for its residents and visitors. With a focus on community involvement and proactive policing strategies, Mount Vernon continues to be a desirable and safe place to live. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Mount Vernon violent crime is 11.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Mount Vernon property crime is 27.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Mount Vernon, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Falls Church, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Falls Church, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.