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Safest Cities in Virginia

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Virginia

1 Tysons 48.4 per 1K
2 Merrifield 48.4 per 1K
3 Wolf Trap 48.4 per 1K
4 Woodburn 48.4 per 1K
5 Dunn Loring 48.4 per 1K
6 Linton Hall 49.9 per 1K
7 Gainesville 49.9 per 1K
8 Stone Ridge 49.9 per 1K
9 Wytheville 63.2 per 1K
10 Falls Church 66.6 per 1K
11 Fairfax 72.9 per 1K
12 Burke 73.9 per 1K
13 Oakton 73.9 per 1K
14 Fair Oaks 73.9 per 1K
15 Burke Centre 73.9 per 1K
16 Kings Park West 73.9 per 1K
17 Fairfax Station 73.9 per 1K
18 Difficult Run 73.9 per 1K
19 George Mason 73.9 per 1K
20 Fair Lakes 73.9 per 1K
21 Mantua 73.9 per 1K
22 Long Branch 73.9 per 1K
23 Braddock 73.9 per 1K
24 Dale City 76.8 per 1K
25 Cherry Hill 76.8 per 1K
26 Leesylvania 76.8 per 1K
27 Montclair 76.8 per 1K
28 Triangle 76.8 per 1K
29 Purcellville 77.3 per 1K
30 Big Stone Gap 77.4 per 1K
31 Abingdon 88.2 per 1K
32 Salem 89.9 per 1K
33 New Baltimore 90.7 per 1K
34 Bealeton 90.7 per 1K
35 Covington 93.1 per 1K
36 Lexington 98.5 per 1K
37 Blacksburg 111.2 per 1K
38 Buena Vista 113.7 per 1K
39 Brambleton 118.6 per 1K
40 Broadlands 118.6 per 1K
41 Lansdowne 118.6 per 1K
42 Belmont 118.6 per 1K
43 Manassas Park 119.3 per 1K
44 Vienna 120.1 per 1K
45 Virginia Beach 129.4 per 1K
46 McLean 130.5 per 1K
47 Annandale 130.5 per 1K
48 Springfield 130.5 per 1K
49 West Falls Church 130.5 per 1K
50 Idylwood 130.5 per 1K
51 Lake Barcroft 130.5 per 1K
52 Seven Corners 130.5 per 1K
53 North Springfield 130.5 per 1K
54 Pimmit Hills 130.5 per 1K
55 Centreville 132.4 per 1K
56 Yorkshire 132.4 per 1K
57 Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County) 132.4 per 1K
58 Dumfries 133.0 per 1K
59 Christiansburg 136.6 per 1K
60 Bedford 136.6 per 1K
61 Warrenton 140.3 per 1K
62 Williamsburg 147.0 per 1K
63 Stuarts Draft 154.8 per 1K
64 Fishersville 154.8 per 1K
65 Crozet 154.8 per 1K
66 Culpeper 169.6 per 1K
67 Alexandria 177.5 per 1K
68 Strasburg 179.5 per 1K
69 Carrollton 181.8 per 1K
70 Front Royal 182.6 per 1K
71 Arlington 182.7 per 1K
72 Bailey's Crossroads 182.7 per 1K
73 Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County) 182.7 per 1K
74 Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County) 182.7 per 1K
75 Lincolnia 182.7 per 1K
76 Franconia 182.7 per 1K
77 Hybla Valley 182.7 per 1K
78 Kingstowne 182.7 per 1K
79 Fort Hunt 182.7 per 1K
80 Groveton 182.7 per 1K
81 Huntington 182.7 per 1K
82 Mount Vernon 182.7 per 1K
83 Leesburg 183.9 per 1K
84 Bluefield 186.6 per 1K
85 Poquoson 189.7 per 1K
86 Woodstock 189.9 per 1K
87 Reston 194.2 per 1K
88 Ashburn 194.2 per 1K
89 South Riding 194.2 per 1K
90 Sterling 194.2 per 1K
91 Chantilly 194.2 per 1K
92 McNair 194.2 per 1K
93 Franklin Farm 194.2 per 1K
94 Great Falls 194.2 per 1K
95 Sugarland Run 194.2 per 1K
96 Cascades 194.2 per 1K
97 Dranesville 194.2 per 1K
98 Lowes Island 194.2 per 1K
99 Loudoun Valley Estates 194.2 per 1K
100 Countryside 194.2 per 1K

The safest cities in Virginia have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Tysons leads with just 48.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Tysons has just 48.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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