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

Crime per Capita in Lyon Park

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

 

Lyon Park, Arlington, VA Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

A
B
Other Crime Grade
B-

$2.62 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lyon Park, Arlington, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $971 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Lyon Park ranks in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 69% of neighborhoods but less safe than 31%. This analysis applies only to Lyon Park's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Lyon Park is 28.15 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lyon Park Residents generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lyon Park varies by area - ranging from 1 in 20 in the northwest areas to 1 in 54 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Lyon Park, Arlington, VA see the most incidents - about 47 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lyon Park, Arlington, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Lyon Park for 2025 is $2,623,686. This translates to approximately $423 per resident and $971 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Lyon Park. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lyon Park Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Lyon Park, Arlington, VA: $423
Mercury Central, Hampton, VA: $823
Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA: $189
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lyon Park is $423 per year, which is $41 less than the national average and $8 less than Arlington's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Lyon Park:
  • In Mercury Central, Hampton, VA, crime costs $823 per person, which is $400 more than in Lyon Park.
  • In Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA, crime costs $189 per person, which is $234 less than in Lyon Park

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lyon Park for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Lyon Park
Cost per Lyon Park Resident
Murder
$908,505
$147
Rape/Sexual Assault
$185,693
$30
Robbery
$161,094
$26
Assault
$173,957
$28
Kidnapping
$121,481
$20
Vehicle Theft
$158,065
$26
Burglary
$80,773
$13
Theft
$454,160
$73
Arson
$11,337
$2
Vandalism
$211,167
$34
Animal Cruelty
$2,093
$0
Drug Crimes
$90,576
$15
Identity Theft
$64,786
$10
Total Cost of Crime
$2,623,686
$423

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lyon Park, 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 Lyon Park totals $7,037,059 ($1,135 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,660,745 ($1,559 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 Lyon Park 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, of which Lyon Park has 1, have the same problem. Of Lyon Park’s 6,198 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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Lyon Park 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 Lyon Park residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.9773
Robbery
0.8263
Rape
0.4941
Murder
0.0780
Total Violent Crime
2.376 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.15
Vehicle Theft
1.647
Burglary
1.437
Arson
0.0757
Total Property Crime
17.31 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.3233
Drug Crimes
1.976
Vandalism
4.769
Identity Theft
1.350
Animal Cruelty
0.0457
Total "Other" Rate
8.464 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Lyon Park 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
C-
C
C
F
F
F
D-
C-
C-
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
B
B+
B+
F
D
D
A-
A+
A+
A
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Lyon Park 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 Lyon Park, Arlington, VA average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Lyon Park schools on SchoolGrade

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