The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Lake Barcroft, Falls Church, VA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Lake Barcroft

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

 

Lake Barcroft, Falls Church, VA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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Other Crime Grade
B

$2.45 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Barcroft, Falls Church, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $845 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Lake Barcroft 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 Lake Barcroft, Falls Church, VA Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Lake Barcroft ranks in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 67% of neighborhoods but less safe than 33%. This analysis applies only to Lake Barcroft's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Lake Barcroft is 28.81 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Barcroft Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Barcroft varies by area - ranging from 1 in 25 in the southeast areas to 1 in 42 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Lake Barcroft, Falls Church, VA see the most incidents - about 64 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 9 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Barcroft, Falls Church, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Barcroft for 2025 is $2,447,170. This translates to approximately $311 per resident and $845 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Lake Barcroft. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lake Barcroft Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Lake Barcroft, Falls Church, VA: $311
Mercury Central, Hampton, VA: $823
Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA: $189
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Barcroft is $311 per year, which is $153 less than the national average and $121 less than Falls Church's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Lake Barcroft:
  • In Mercury Central, Hampton, VA, crime costs $823 per person, which is $512 more than in Lake Barcroft.
  • In Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA, crime costs $189 per person, which is $122 less than in Lake Barcroft

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lake Barcroft for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Lake Barcroft
Cost per Lake Barcroft Resident
Murder
$461,672
$59
Rape/Sexual Assault
$188,964
$24
Robbery
$127,800
$16
Assault
$184,219
$23
Kidnapping
$108,526
$14
Vehicle Theft
$195,330
$25
Burglary
$66,130
$8
Theft
$705,168
$90
Arson
$16,111
$2
Vandalism
$260,819
$33
Animal Cruelty
$3,201
$0
Drug Crimes
$108,062
$14
Identity Theft
$21,170
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$2,447,170
$311

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Barcroft, Falls Church, 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 Lake Barcroft totals $4,083,851 ($519 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,531,022 ($830 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 Lake Barcroft 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 north 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 Lake Barcroft’s 7,866 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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Lake Barcroft 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 Lake Barcroft residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8155
Robbery
0.5165
Rape
0.3962
Murder
0.0312
Total Violent Crime
1.759 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
17.31
Vehicle Theft
1.604
Burglary
0.9269
Arson
0.0848
Total Property Crime
19.93 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2275
Drug Crimes
1.857
Vandalism
4.641
Identity Theft
0.3477
Animal Cruelty
0.0550
Total "Other" Rate
7.129 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Lake Barcroft 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
C+
B+
B+
D
B-
B-
D
D+
D+
C+
B
B
D-
D-
D-
F
F
F
D+
F
F
C+
C
C
C-
C+
C+
C
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Barcroft is as safe as the Virginia state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Lake Barcroft, Falls Church, VA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Lake Barcroft schools on SchoolGrade

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