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

Crime per Capita in North Rosslyn

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

 

North Rosslyn, Arlington, VA Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

B
C-
Other Crime Grade
C

$2.15 million

Cost of Crime™ for North Rosslyn, Arlington, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,089 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. North Rosslyn ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of neighborhoods but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to North Rosslyn's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in North Rosslyn is 43.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. North Rosslyn Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in North Rosslyn varies by area - ranging from 1 in 14 in the central areas to 1 in 56 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of North Rosslyn, Arlington, VA see the most incidents - about 49 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in North Rosslyn, Arlington, VA

The total projected cost of crime in North Rosslyn for 2025 is $2,150,971. This translates to approximately $598 per resident and $1,089 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in North Rosslyn. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in North Rosslyn Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

North Rosslyn, Arlington, VA: $598
Mercury Central, Hampton, VA: $823
Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA: $189
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in North Rosslyn is $598 per year, which is $133 more than the national average and $166 more than Arlington's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to North Rosslyn:
  • In Mercury Central, Hampton, VA, crime costs $823 per person, which is $225 more than in North Rosslyn.
  • In Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA, crime costs $189 per person, which is $408 less than in North Rosslyn

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of North Rosslyn for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to North Rosslyn
Cost per North Rosslyn Resident
Murder
$741,682
$206
Rape/Sexual Assault
$112,054
$31
Robbery
$90,297
$25
Assault
$211,711
$59
Kidnapping
$65,910
$18
Vehicle Theft
$116,240
$32
Burglary
$57,343
$16
Theft
$451,936
$126
Arson
$6,768
$2
Vandalism
$180,362
$50
Animal Cruelty
$1,527
$0
Drug Crimes
$52,555
$15
Identity Theft
$62,584
$17
Total Cost of Crime
$2,150,971
$598

The Intangible Cost of Crime in North Rosslyn, 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 North Rosslyn totals $5,546,751 ($1,541 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,697,722 ($2,139 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 North Rosslyn 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 southeast 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 North Rosslyn has 3, have the same problem. Of North Rosslyn’s 3,599 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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North Rosslyn 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 North Rosslyn residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.048
Robbery
0.7976
Rape
0.5135
Murder
0.1097
Total Violent Crime
3.469 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
24.25
Vehicle Theft
2.086
Burglary
1.757
Arson
0.0779
Total Property Crime
28.17 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.3020
Drug Crimes
1.974
Vandalism
7.015
Identity Theft
2.247
Animal Cruelty
0.0574
Total "Other" Rate
11.60 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

North Rosslyn 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
F
D
D
B
A-
A-
A+
A-
A-
A-
B-
B-
C
F
F
B
C
C
C+
B+
B+
D+
D-
D-
C-
B-
B-
C
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, North Rosslyn 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 North Rosslyn, Arlington, VA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 81% actual proficiency versus 65% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See North Rosslyn schools on SchoolGrade

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