[Archived] Alexandria Continued to Experience Crime Lows During 2015

The Alexandria Police Department reports that total Part 1 crime decreased by 2.4% in calendar year 2015. As in previous years, Alexandria continues to experience historic crime lows. These remain some of the lowest Part 1 crimes the City has experienced since the 1960’s. Homicide and robbery stayed consistent from 2014 to 2015. The most notable increase occurred in aggravated assault, by 44 additional assaults in 2015. Larceny and burglary decreased.

“The personal safety of each and every resident and visitor of Alexandria is paramount to our mission. Our commitment to community engagement has been and will continue to be a priority for myself and the men and women of the Alexandria Police Department. These crime statistics show that we can engage the community in new ways and still continue to reduce criminal incidents,” stated Chief of Police Earl L. Cook.