South Riding, VA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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64%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

72%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

63%

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.

South Riding crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that South Riding crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The South Riding crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The South Riding crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	South Riding_{/100k people}	Virginia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	819 (estimate)	1,895	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	6.0	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	29.8	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	37.7	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	162.8	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	102 (estimate)	236	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	122.4	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,363.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	172.8	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	717 (estimate)	1,659	1,917

South Riding crime map

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

South Riding crime rates are 64% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in South Riding are 72% lower than the national average
In South Riding you have a 1 in 123 chance of becoming a victim of crime
South Riding is safer than 79% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in South Riding has increased by 14%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in South Riding

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in South Riding is 1 in 981

The chance of being a victim of property crime in South Riding is 1 in 140

The chance of being a victim of crime in South Riding is 1 in 123

Year Over Year Crime In South Riding (per 100,000 people)

South Riding police department

Item	South Riding	Virginia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	8,827	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.2	3.3

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}
Haymarket, VA	1,485	34	239	273
Bull Run Mountain Estates, VA	1,777	39	277	316
Oak Grove, VA	2,863	40	284	325
Moorefield Station, VA	1,314	41	291	332
Arcola, VA	1,761	53	369	422
Kings Park, VA	4,556	61	431	492
South Run, VA	6,760	77	540	616
South Riding, VA	32,526	102	717	819

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lawndale, CA	32,533	623	2,129	2,752
Laramie, WY	32,515	158	1,434	1,592
Gillette, WY	32,513	238	1,870	2,108
Graham, WA	32,505	343	2,775	3,118
Manitowoc, WI	32,558	162	1,196	1,358
South Riding, VA	32,526	102	717	819

Source: The South Riding, 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.