💨 Abstract

Burglaries decreased in Fairfax County, with a 22% drop in residential burglaries in early 2025. However, an organized theft group from South America remains active in the region and across the eastern U.S. This group, known for using women to commit burglaries, targets elevated second-story entries. While crime trends show declines in sex offenses, homicides, aggravated assaults, and motor vehicle thefts, shoplifting increased.

Courtesy: Scott Gelman