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

Crime per Capita in Donaldson Run

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

 

Donaldson Run, Arlington, VA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A+
Other Crime Grade
B

$1.33 million

Cost of Crime™ for Donaldson Run, Arlington, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,178 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Donaldson Run 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 Donaldson Run, Arlington, VA Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Donaldson Run ranks in the 91st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 91% of neighborhoods but less safe than 9%. This analysis applies only to Donaldson Run's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Donaldson Run is 17.65 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Donaldson Run Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Donaldson Run varies by area - ranging from 1 in 33 in the southeast areas to 1 in 70 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Donaldson Run, Arlington, VA see the most incidents - about 13 per year. In contrast, the central part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Donaldson Run, Arlington, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Donaldson Run for 2025 is $1,331,812. This translates to approximately $400 per resident and $1,178 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Donaldson Run. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Donaldson Run Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Donaldson Run, Arlington, VA: $400
Mercury Central, Hampton, VA: $823
Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA: $189
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Donaldson Run is $400 per year, which is $64 less than the national average and $32 less than Arlington's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Donaldson Run:
  • In Mercury Central, Hampton, VA, crime costs $823 per person, which is $423 more than in Donaldson Run.
  • In Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA, crime costs $189 per person, which is $210 less than in Donaldson Run

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Donaldson Run for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Donaldson Run
Cost per Donaldson Run Resident
Murder
$674,244
$202
Rape/Sexual Assault
$100,875
$30
Robbery
$53,119
$16
Assault
$50,935
$15
Kidnapping
$59,838
$18
Vehicle Theft
$88,864
$27
Burglary
$33,379
$10
Theft
$117,016
$35
Arson
$6,524
$2
Vandalism
$65,662
$20
Animal Cruelty
$928
$0
Drug Crimes
$55,306
$17
Identity Theft
$25,122
$8
Total Cost of Crime
$1,331,812
$400

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Donaldson Run, 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 Donaldson Run totals $4,983,410 ($1,496 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,315,222 ($1,896 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 Donaldson Run 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 east 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 Donaldson Run’s 3,331 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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Donaldson Run 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 Donaldson Run residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.5324
Robbery
0.5070
Rape
0.4995
Murder
0.1077
Total Violent Crime
1.647 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
6.783
Vehicle Theft
1.723
Burglary
1.105
Arson
0.0811
Total Property Crime
9.692 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2963
Drug Crimes
2.245
Vandalism
2.759
Identity Theft
0.9744
Animal Cruelty
0.0376
Total "Other" Rate
6.312 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Donaldson Run is lower 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
F
F
F
C
D-
D-
A
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
B-
B-
B-
C+
B+
B+
A+
A
A
C
D+
D+
C
D
D
D+
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, Donaldson Run is safer than the Virginia state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Donaldson Run, Arlington, VA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 79% actual proficiency versus 69% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Donaldson Run schools on SchoolGrade

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