Crime Report: July 18, 2025 – Arlington County

Community Safety and Sustainable Development Report: Arlington County

Introduction and Scope

This report, issued on July 18, 2025, provides an analysis of significant criminal incidents reported on July 17, 2025. The data presented is instrumental in assessing community safety, a cornerstone for achieving several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By examining these incidents, we can better understand the challenges to creating peaceful, just, and inclusive societies.

The information herein is based on initial police reports and is subject to change as investigations proceed. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. This analysis aims to connect local law enforcement data with the global objectives for sustainable development.

Analysis of Incidents in Relation to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

The reported offenses directly contravene the objectives of SDG 16, which seeks to significantly reduce all forms of violence and promote the rule of law. The incidents of larceny, assault, and property destruction undermine public safety and peace. A notable incident, a series of larcenies from automobiles, involved the theft of a firearm, posing a severe threat to community security and highlighting the challenges in controlling illicit arms flows (Target 16.4).

The transparent reporting by the Police Department serves as a function of an accountable and effective institution (Target 16.6), which is vital for building trust and ensuring justice.

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Progress towards SDG 11, which aims to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable, is impeded by criminal activity. The safety and security of public and semi-public spaces are critical for a community’s sustainability.

• The series of vehicle break-ins within a single parking garage erodes the sense of security in shared urban infrastructure.
• The theft of a vehicle and multiple instances of larceny from autos and property destruction detract from the goal of providing safe and accessible urban environments for all residents (Target 11.7).

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being & SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Criminal activities have tangible impacts on both community well-being and economic stability. Incidents of assault and battery directly harm the physical and mental health of victims, conflicting with the aims of SDG 3. Furthermore, economic crimes such as larceny, fraud, and shoplifting inflict financial losses on individuals and businesses, disrupting local economic activity and undermining the principles of SDG 8.

Incident Log: July 17, 2025

Field Reports

• LARCENY FROM AUTO (Series): 2025-07170213
  • Location: 900 block of S. Glebe Road
  • Details: Approximately eight vehicles in a parking garage were forcibly entered overnight. Personal property, including sporting equipment and a firearm, was stolen from two vehicles. The investigation is ongoing with no current suspect descriptions.
• LARCENY: 2025-07170106, 1500 block of Crystal Drive
• THREATS: 2025-07170134, 800 block of S. Greenbrier Street
• ASSAULT AND BATTERY: 2025-07170145, 4200 block of Wilson Boulevard
• TRESPASS: 2025-07170148, 3300 block of S. Stafford Street
• DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: 2025-07170225, 1400 block of N. Edgewood Street

Stolen Vehicle Report

• Date: 07/17/25
• Vehicle: 2013 BMW X1, White
• License: VA TET9816
• Location: 3400 block of 22nd Street S.

Online Reports

1. LARCENY: 2025-07174003, 2500 block of 9th Road S.
2. VEHICLE TAMPERING: 2025-07174004, 800 block of N. Woodrow Street
3. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: 2025-07174006, 2200 block of Columbia Pike
4. LARCENY FROM AUTO: 2025-07174007, 3400 block of Columbia Pike
5. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: 2025-07174010, 900 block of S. George Mason Drive
6. FRAUD: 2025-07174011, 5500 block of Little Falls Road
7. ASSAULT AND BATTERY: 2025-07174015, 3600 block of 14th Street S.
8. DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: 2025-07174017, 5000 block of 7th Road S.
9. LARCENY: 2025-07174018, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street
10. LARCENY: 2025-07174022, 3100 block of S. Grove Street
11. SHOPLIFTING: 2025-07174024, 800 block of N. Quincy Street
12. FRAUD: 2025-07174027, 1900 block of S. Eads Street
13. LARCENY: 2025-07174028, 3200 block of Washington Boulevard
14. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: 2025-07174029, 1900 block of S. Eads Street

SDGs Addressed in the Article

SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

• The article is a “Daily Crime Report” issued by a police department, which is a key institution for maintaining peace and justice. It details various crimes such as larceny, assault, and property destruction, which are direct challenges to a peaceful society. The report itself, and the reference to the court system (“presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law”), are functions of strong, accountable institutions.

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

• The article addresses the safety and security of a community, which is a core component of SDG 11. The crimes listed, from stolen vehicles to assault and battery, occur within the urban environment of Arlington County, impacting the goal of making cities safe and resilient for their inhabitants. The incidents happening in public spaces, residential parking garages, and on various streets directly relate to the safety of human settlements.

Specific Targets Identified

1. Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

   • This target is relevant due to the reports of “ASSAULT AND BATTERY” and “THREATS.” These are direct forms of violence against persons. Furthermore, the theft of a “firearm” during a “LARCENY FROM AUTO” incident increases the potential for future violence and undermines community safety.

2. Target 16.4: By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime.

   • The report of a stolen “firearm” is a direct instance of an illicit arms flow at the local level. The multiple reports of “FRAUD” relate to illicit financial flows. The various “LARCENY” reports, “SHOPLIFTING,” and the “STOLEN VEHICLE” are examples of stolen assets that the justice system is tasked with recovering.

3. Target 11.7: By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities.

   • The crimes listed occur in various public and semi-public spaces within the community, such as a “parking garage” (900 block of S. Glebe Road), streets (“4200 block of Wilson Boulevard”), and commercial areas (“1500 block of Crystal Drive”). These incidents demonstrate a lack of safety in these spaces, which directly contradicts the goal of this target.

Indicators for Measuring Progress

1. Crime Reporting and Statistics

   • The article itself, the “Daily Crime Report,” serves as a qualitative indicator of institutional transparency. The reference to the “online Crime Data Hub” implies the existence of quantitative data collection. The number of reports for each crime type (e.g., Larceny, Assault, Fraud) can be used as a direct indicator to measure the prevalence of these crimes over time.

2. Incidents of Violence and Theft

   • The specific counts of “ASSAULT AND BATTERY” and “THREATS” are direct data points that can be used for Indicator 16.1.3 (Proportion of population subjected to physical or psychological violence). The number of “LARCENY,” “STOLEN VEHICLE,” and “DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY” reports are indicators of property crime rates, which reflect the overall safety and security of the community (relevant to SDG 11 and 16).

3. Illicit Arms and Financial Flows

   • The report of a stolen “firearm” is a specific data point that can be used as an indicator for illicit arms trafficking and availability (Indicator 16.4.2). The number of “FRAUD” cases reported is a direct indicator of illicit financial activity within the community.

Table of SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

Source: arlingtonva.us