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85%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
88%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
84%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.
Crime data for this area is not available from the FBI. Data from local enforcement agencies is analyzed and algorithms are applied to estimate the number of crimes in the area.
StatisticReportedincidentsRiverwood/100k peopleArlington/100k peopleVirginia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0360 (estimate)899 (estimate)1,6652,346
Murdern/an/an/a6.16.5
Rapen/an/an/a26.538.4
Robberyn/an/an/a34.373.9
Assaultn/an/an/a141.7279.7
Violent crimen/a45 (estimate)113 (estimate)209388
Burglaryn/an/an/a133.5314.2
Theftn/an/an/a1,196.61,398.0
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a126.3246.0
Property crimen/a315 (estimate)786 (estimate)1,4561,958

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    Crime Quick Facts

    • Riverwood crime rates are 85% lower than the national average
    • Violent crimes in Riverwood are 88% lower than the national average
    • In Riverwood you have a 1 in 279 chance of becoming a victim of crime
    • Riverwood is safer than 95% of the cities in Virginia
    • Year over year crime in Arlington has decreased by 10%

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    The Riverwood crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Riverwood as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Riverwood crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Riverwood crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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        Daily Crime In Riverwood (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Riverwood

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Riverwood is 1 in 2216
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Riverwood is 1 in 318
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Riverwood is 1 in 279

        Year Over Year Crime In Arlington (per 100,000 people)

        Arlington police department

        Item Riverwood Arlington Virginia
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/an/a8,827
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/an/a3.2

        Sex offenders in Virginia

        State Total offenders Virginia /100K National /100K
        Virginia25,766352266
        There are a total of 25,766 sex offenders in Virginia. This yields a total of 352 sex offenders in Virginia per 100,000 residents which is 32% greater than the national average.

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        Garrett Park, MD1,05856226282
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        Ravensworth, VA2,17538263301
        Kensington, MD2,11163253315
        Chevy Chase town, MD2,94863253315
        Derwood, MD2,01265261326
        Arlington, VA226,092113786899

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        Gilbert, AZ226,8321191,0701,189
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        Baton Rouge, LA228,6941,2124,4075,619
        Paradise, NV229,6666832,8633,547
        North Las Vegas, NV230,4363761,6662,041
        Arlington, VA226,092113786899
        Source: The Riverwood, Arlington, VA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.