The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Clarendon, Arlington, VA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Clarendon

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Clarendon.

 

Clarendon, Arlington, VA Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

B
D+
Other Crime Grade
C+

$4.87 million

Cost of Crime™ for Clarendon, Arlington, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $980 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Clarendon in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Clarendon, Arlington, VA Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Clarendon ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of neighborhoods but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to Clarendon's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Clarendon is 41.46 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Clarendon Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Clarendon varies by area - ranging from 1 in 17 in the northeast areas to 1 in 50 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Clarendon, Arlington, VA see the most incidents - about 141 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Clarendon, Arlington, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Clarendon for 2025 is $4,869,727. This translates to approximately $542 per resident and $980 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Clarendon. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Clarendon Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Clarendon, Arlington, VA: $542
Mercury Central, Hampton, VA: $823
Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA: $189
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Clarendon is $542 per year, which is $78 more than the national average and $110 more than Arlington's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Clarendon:
  • In Mercury Central, Hampton, VA, crime costs $823 per person, which is $281 more than in Clarendon.
  • In Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA, crime costs $189 per person, which is $353 less than in Clarendon

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Clarendon for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Clarendon
Cost per Clarendon Resident
Murder
$1.57 million
$174
Rape/Sexual Assault
$300,466
$33
Robbery
$292,503
$33
Assault
$412,764
$46
Kidnapping
$172,740
$19
Vehicle Theft
$238,033
$26
Burglary
$69,302
$8
Theft
$1.25 million
$139
Arson
$18,210
$2
Vandalism
$303,986
$34
Animal Cruelty
$3,352
$0
Drug Crimes
$139,921
$16
Identity Theft
$102,535
$11
Total Cost of Crime
$4,869,727
$542

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Clarendon, Arlington, VA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Clarendon totals $12,075,184 ($1,344 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $16,944,912 ($1,886 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Clarendon crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northeast part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Clarendon’s 8,985 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Clarendon Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Clarendon residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.600
Robbery
1.035
Rape
0.5515
Murder
0.0928
Total Violent Crime
3.279 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
26.86
Vehicle Theft
1.711
Burglary
0.8504
Arson
0.0839
Total Property Crime
29.50 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.3171
Drug Crimes
2.105
Vandalism
4.736
Identity Theft
1.474
Animal Cruelty
0.0504
Total "Other" Rate
8.683 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Clarendon is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Clarendon.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
A-
B+
B
A
B
A-
A-
A-
A
A
A
B-
B+
B
C
B
C-
B
A
B-
A-
A
A-
B
B+
B-
A-
B+
A

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Clarendon is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
C+
C+
B
A-
A-
D+
D
D
B+
B-
B-
B
C
C
B
C+
C+
A-
C
C
A
A
A
B-
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Clarendon is less safe than the Virginia state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Clarendon, Arlington, VA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 75% actual proficiency versus 60% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Clarendon schools on SchoolGrade

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