Crime per Capita in Loudoun County
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Loudoun County.
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Overall Crime Grade™
A+ |
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A+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
A- |
$108.1 million
Cost of Crime™ for Loudoun County, VA
In 2025, crime will cost $722 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Loudoun County 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 Loudoun County, VA Safe?
The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US county. Loudoun County ranks in the 95th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 95% of counties but less safe than 5%. This analysis applies only to Loudoun County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The crime rate in Loudoun County is 15.97 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Loudoun County Residents generally consider the west part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Loudoun County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 36 in the north areas to 1 in 108 in the west.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Loudoun County, VA see the most incidents - about 2,691 per year. In contrast, the west part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 71 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Loudoun County, VA
The total projected cost of crime in Loudoun County for 2025 is $108,097,022. This translates to approximately $236 per resident and $722 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Loudoun County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.6%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.9%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Loudoun County Compared to Other Counties?
| Loudoun County, VA: | $236 |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth City, VA: | $867 |
| Fairfax County, VA: | $269 |
| Virginia: | $432 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Loudoun County is $236 per year, which is $228 less than the national average and $195 less than Virginia's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Loudoun County:
- In Portsmouth City, VA, crime costs $867 per person, which is $631 more than in Loudoun County.
- In Fairfax County, VA, crime costs $269 per person, which is $33 more than in Loudoun County
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Loudoun County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Loudoun County |
Cost per Loudoun County Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$35.1 million |
$77 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$11.3 million |
$25 |
Robbery |
$3.55 million |
$8 |
Assault |
$8.69 million |
$19 |
Kidnapping |
$4.74 million |
$10 |
Vehicle Theft |
$3.45 million |
$8 |
Burglary |
$3.89 million |
$9 |
Theft |
$16.1 million |
$35 |
Arson |
$579,056 |
$1 |
Vandalism |
$8.11 million |
$18 |
Animal Cruelty |
$655,544 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$9.55 million |
$21 |
Identity Theft |
$2.40 million |
$5 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$108,097,022 |
$236 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Loudoun County, 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 Loudoun County totals $290,687,760 ($636 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $398,784,782 ($872 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 Loudoun County 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 county 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, of which Loudoun County has 1, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Loudoun County has 43, have the same problem. Of Loudoun County’s 457,073 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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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 Loudoun County residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
0.6617 |
Robbery |
0.2472 |
Rape |
0.4075 |
Murder |
0.0409 |
Total Violent Crime |
1.357 (A+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
6.786 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.4874 |
Burglary |
0.9378 |
Arson |
0.0525 |
Total Property Crime |
8.263 (A+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1710 |
Drug Crimes |
2.826 |
Vandalism |
2.482 |
Identity Theft |
0.6787 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1939 |
Total "Other" Rate |
6.352 (A-) |
Individual Loudoun County Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Loudoun County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Loudoun County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D | A | D- | |
B | A | B+ | |
B | A+ | C- | |
B- | A | B | |
C- | A | D | |
B+ | B+ | B- | |
A- | A | A- | |
B- | A- | C | |
A+ | A+ | A | |
A+ | A+ | A+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Loudoun County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B- | D+ | D+ | |
A | A- | A- | |
A+ | A | A | |
D+ | C+ | C+ | |
C- | B+ | B+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
B- | C+ | C+ | |
B- | B+ | B+ | |
A- | A | A | |
C- | C | C |
Considering only the crime rate, Loudoun County 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 Loudoun County, VA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 67% actual proficiency versus 59% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Loudoun County schools on SchoolGrade
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