The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC Metro Area has a relatively low rate of crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the area's violent crime rate stands at 17.3, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This is a positive reflection of the overall safety and security of the region. However, the area does have a slightly higher rate of property crime, with a rate of 27.4 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that while residents may feel safer from violent crimes, they should still be vigilant when it comes to protecting their property. Overall, the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC Metro Area remains a relatively safe place to live and work.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area violent crime is 17.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area property crime is 27.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, District of Columbia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Washington, District of Columbia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Washington, District of Columbia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.