Ashburn · 2025-04
Violent crime jumps 22% in Ashburn
Ashburn logged 61 violent crimes in April, up from 50 the month before—a 22% climb. Overall crime rose to 174 incidents. Permits ticked up slightly (41 vs. 38), but their total value dropped 12% to $1.25 million. Most of the 41 permits were express-program jobs. Residents filed 1,195 service requests, down 5%, led by 150 pothole complaints and 138 calls about garbage carts. No new businesses opened or closed. Two food inspections failed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 41 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,248,941 |
| New business licenses | 15 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1195 |
| Reported crimes | 174 |
| Violent crimes | 61 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- ASHLEY HAIR BRAIDING (Limited Business License)
- XTECH IT SERVICES LLC (Regulated Business License)
- BODY GOALS MEDSPA &AESTHETICS (Limited Business License)
- GEE JAY'S WINE, LIQUOR & BAR (Tobacco)
- ADVANCED PETROLEUM (Tobacco)
- ADVANCED PETROLEUM (Retail Food Establishment)
- ADVANCED PETROLEUM (Filling Station)
- SUPER STYLE HAIR SALON (Limited Business License)
- TOBACO PLUS & ACCESSORIES (Tobacco)
- CHICAGO'S CHICKEN COOP (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 24
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 14
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 3
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 150
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 138
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 50
- Street Light Out Complaint — 46
- Finance Parking Code Enforcement Review — 45