Herndon, VA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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16%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

31%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

13%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Herndon_{/100k people}	Virginia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	472	n/a (estimate)	1,961	1,930	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	4.2	7.3	6.3
Rape	8	n/a	33.2	30.2	40.0
Robbery	26	n/a	108.0	38.4	66.1
Assault	26	n/a	108.0	158.1	268.2
Violent crime	61	n/a (estimate)	253	234	370
Burglary	13	n/a	54.0	124.6	269.8
Theft	378	n/a	1,570.4	1,410.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	20	n/a	83.1	160.7	282.7
Property crime	411	n/a (estimate)	1,708	1,696	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Herndon, VA

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Herndon crime rate is 15.6% lower than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Herndon, there were 61 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 253 per 100,000 individuals, 31.5% lower than the national average. Additionally, Herndon recorded 411 property crimes, amounting to 1708 per 100,000 residents, 12.6% lower than the U.S. average.

Herndon has a property crime rate that closely mirrors the national average. There were a total of 1708 property crimes in Herndon, while the national average was 1954 per 100,000 people. This results in the area being no safer or more dangerous than the average city.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Herndon?

What is the prevailing sentiment among Herndon residents regarding the state of crime? A comprehensive survey conducted by AreaVibes, involving 17 respondents, sheds light on this matter. The results were as follows: 53% of Herndon residents expressed a notable sense of security, asserting that crime was virtually non-existent in their community, and they felt at ease strolling the streets after dark. While, 47% of those surveyed held a contrasting viewpoint, perceiving a higher incidence of crime, leading them to feel apprehensive about walking alone at night.

Is Herndon a Safe Place to Live?

To get a feel for the safety of living in Herndon, it's essential to analyze both the overall crime rate and the daily incident count. Herndon presents a total crime rate that is 16% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. Consequently, Herndon experiences an average of 1.29 daily crimes, comprising 0.17 violent incidents and 1.13 property-related offenses. This evaluation offers a comprehensive understanding of the safety landscape, aiding individuals in making informed decisions when considering relocation.

Has Crime in Herndon Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows residents and potential residents to assess the crime in Herndon. A decrease in crime rates may indicate improving safety, while an increase could raise concerns. The year-over-year crime rate in Herndon has increased by 35.6%. Violent crimes have increased by 24.5%, while property crimes have increased by 37.5%. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, authorities and communities can identify trends and patterns in criminal activity. This helps in understanding whether crime is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable over time.

Potential Causes for Crime in Herndon

If employment opportunities are limited or if many jobs offer low wages, it can lead to higher rates of unemployment and underemployment, which could lead to an increase in Herndon crime rates. Areas where individuals struggle with unemployment or low wages, may be more susceptible to an increase in criminal activities as a result of financial insecurity. While lower rates of unemployment or a surplus of job opportunities could lead to a decrease in crime as their basic needs are being met. Herndon has an unemployment rate of 2%, compared to a national average of 4.7%.

Highly populated regions typically encompass expansive urban hubs teeming with diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality can be exacerbated, giving rise to enclaves of poverty amid affluence. Communities marked by economic disparities may contend with heightened property crimes, and in certain instances, violent crimes. Conversely, regions characterized by low population density often exhibit lower Herndon crime rates. For instance, in Herndon, the population density stands at 5733.7 people per square mile, diverging from the national average of 90.6 people per square mile.

Rising cost of living expenses, including increased housing costs, grocery, utility and healthcare expenditures, can induce financial strain on individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. Such economic stress may propel individuals towards crime, including theft or burglary, as a means of addressing their financial hardships. Conversely, cities characterized by a lower cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, potentially resulting in a reduced crime rate. In Herndon, the cost of living is 38.76% higher than the national average, reflecting a more affordable economic environment that could contribute to a decrease in crime levels.

Herndon crime map

The Herndon crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Herndon 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 Herndon crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Herndon 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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Crime Quick Facts

Herndon crime rates are 16% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Herndon are 31% lower than the national average
In Herndon you have a 1 in 51 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Herndon is safer than 42% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Herndon has increased by 39%

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Daily Crime In Herndon (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Herndon, VA per 100,000 people. In Herndon, the total number of daily crimes is 1.02 times more than the Virginia average and 1.19 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Herndon is 1.08 times more than the Virginia average and 1.46 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Herndon has a daily crime rate that is 1.01 times more than the Virginia average and 1.14 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Herndon (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Herndon to every other city in Virginia, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Herndon safe? The gauges above illustrate that Herndon is safer than 46% of every city located within Virginia along with 42% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Virginia and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Herndon, VA is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Herndon

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Herndon is 1 in 395

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Herndon is 1 in 59

The chance of being a victim of crime in Herndon is 1 in 51

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Herndon? In Herndon, you have a 1 in 395 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 59. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Herndon, VA is 1 in 51.

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

A good indicator of whether Herndon is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Herndon has increased by 28%, while the property crime rate in Herndon has increased by 41% year over year. The number of total crimes in Herndon has increased by 39% year over year.

Herndon police department

Item	Herndon	Virginia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	69	8,827	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.9	3.2	3.3

There are a total of 69 Herndon police officers. This results in 2.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 10.6% less than the Virginia average and 11.5% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Virginia

State	Total offenders	Virginia_/100K	National_/100K
Virginia	25,766	352	266

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.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Cabin John, MD	2,276	56	229	285
Derwood, MD	1,644	65	265	330
Moorefield Station, VA	1,314	41	297	338
Ravensworth, VA	2,841	42	306	348
Brookmont, MD	3,925	76	311	387
Haymarket, VA	1,485	52	380	432
Bull Run Mountain Estates, VA	1,777	64	467	532
Herndon, VA	24,577	253	1,708	1,961

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Pooler, GA	24,575	215	2,355	2,570
Palm River-Clair Mel, FL	24,571	369	2,231	2,600
Marysville, OH	24,569	63	1,225	1,288
Norton Shores, MI	24,557	230	2,311	2,541
Rockville Centre, NY	24,552	180	723	903
Herndon, VA	24,577	253	1,708	1,961

Source: The Herndon, VA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.