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Safest Cities in Virginia

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

Safest Cities — Virginia

1 Tysons 48/100K
2 Merrifield 48/100K
3 Wolf Trap 48/100K
4 Woodburn 48/100K
5 Dunn Loring 48/100K
6 Linton Hall 50/100K
7 Gainesville 50/100K
8 Stone Ridge 50/100K
9 Wytheville 63/100K
10 Falls Church 67/100K
11 Fairfax 73/100K
12 Burke 74/100K
13 Oakton 74/100K
14 Fair Oaks 74/100K
15 Burke Centre 74/100K
16 Kings Park West 74/100K
17 Fairfax Station 74/100K
18 Difficult Run 74/100K
19 George Mason 74/100K
20 Fair Lakes 74/100K
21 Mantua 74/100K
22 Long Branch 74/100K
23 Braddock 74/100K
24 Dale City 77/100K
25 Cherry Hill 77/100K
26 Leesylvania 77/100K
27 Montclair 77/100K
28 Triangle 77/100K
29 Purcellville 77/100K
30 Big Stone Gap 77/100K
31 Abingdon 88/100K
32 Salem 90/100K
33 New Baltimore 91/100K
34 Bealeton 91/100K
35 Covington 93/100K
36 Lexington 98/100K
37 Blacksburg 111/100K
38 Buena Vista 114/100K
39 Brambleton 119/100K
40 Broadlands 119/100K
41 Lansdowne 119/100K
42 Belmont 119/100K
43 Manassas Park 119/100K
44 Vienna 120/100K
45 Virginia Beach 129/100K
46 McLean 130/100K
47 Annandale 130/100K
48 Springfield 130/100K
49 West Falls Church 130/100K
50 Idylwood 130/100K
51 Lake Barcroft 130/100K
52 Seven Corners 130/100K
53 North Springfield 130/100K
54 Pimmit Hills 130/100K
55 Centreville 132/100K
56 Yorkshire 132/100K
58 Dumfries 133/100K
59 Christiansburg 137/100K
60 Bedford 137/100K
61 Warrenton 140/100K
62 Williamsburg 147/100K
63 Stuarts Draft 155/100K
64 Fishersville 155/100K
65 Crozet 155/100K
66 Culpeper 170/100K
67 Alexandria 178/100K
68 Strasburg 179/100K
69 Carrollton 182/100K
70 Front Royal 183/100K
71 Arlington 183/100K
72 Bailey's Crossroads 183/100K
75 Lincolnia 183/100K
76 Franconia 183/100K
77 Hybla Valley 183/100K
78 Kingstowne 183/100K
79 Fort Hunt 183/100K
80 Groveton 183/100K
81 Huntington 183/100K
82 Mount Vernon 183/100K
83 Leesburg 184/100K
84 Bluefield 187/100K
85 Poquoson 190/100K
86 Woodstock 190/100K
87 Reston 194/100K
88 Ashburn 194/100K
89 South Riding 194/100K
90 Sterling 194/100K
91 Chantilly 194/100K
92 McNair 194/100K
93 Franklin Farm 194/100K
94 Great Falls 194/100K
95 Sugarland Run 194/100K
96 Cascades 194/100K
97 Dranesville 194/100K
98 Lowes Island 194/100K
100 Countryside 194/100K

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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