Arlington, VA County has a lower incidence of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 21.2 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, property crime is slightly higher in Arlington with a rate of 43.7 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that while residents of Arlington may feel relatively safe from physical harm, there is a higher risk of theft and property damage. As a result, law enforcement in this county must focus on not only preventing and solving violent crimes, but also addressing property crime in order to ensure the overall safety and security of the community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Arlington County violent crime is 21.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Arlington County property crime is 43.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Arlington, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Bowie, Maryland. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Bowie, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.