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Safest Cities in Virginia — 2027 Rankings

Updated October 2026 · 39 cities ranked · Based on FBI UCR data

In the 2027 rankings, Manassas is the safest city in Virginia with a crime rate of 18.4 per 1,000 residents, earning a B safety grade. Bristol (19/1K) and Manassas Park (19.2/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 39 cities with FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

These 2027 rankings use 2023 FBI UCR data — the most recent available. Rankings will be updated as 2024 FBI data is released.

Avg Crime Rate
22.3per 1K
Avg Violent Crime
370per 100K
Avg Property Crime
1862per 100K

All 39 Cities Ranked by Safety (2027)

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Manassas
B
18.4
2Bristol
B
19
3Manassas Park
B-
19.2
4Martinsville
B-
19.4
5Waynesboro
B-
19.6
6Danville
B-
19.8
7Winchester
B-
20
8Colonial Heights
B-
20
9Falls Church
B-
20.2
10Warrenton
B-
20.9
11Petersburg
B-
21
12Vienna
B-
21
13Radford
B-
21.4
14Leesburg
B-
21.6
15Norfolk
B-
21.7
16Lynchburg
B-
21.8
17Williamsburg
B-
21.9
18Herndon
B-
22
19Chesapeake
B-
22.1
20Staunton
B-
22.2
21Front Royal
B-
22.4
22Blacksburg
B-
22.5
23Fredericksburg
B-
22.5
24Newport News
C+
23.3
25Roanoke
C+
23.6
26Fairfax
C+
23.6
27Salem
C+
23.6
28Christiansburg
C+
23.6
29Harrisonburg
C+
23.7
30Charlottesville
C+
23.8
31Portsmouth
C+
24.2
32Richmond
C+
24.5
33Poquoson
C+
24.5
34Alexandria
C+
24.7
35Hopewell
C+
24.7
36Culpeper
C+
25.1
37Virginia Beach
C+
25.5
38Hampton
C+
25.6
39Suffolk
C+
26.3

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. FBI Uniform Crime Report data projected for 2027.

Most Dangerous Cities in Virginia (2027)

1
C+
Suffolk26.3/1K · Moderate · Violent: 429/100K
2
C+
Hampton25.6/1K · Moderate · Violent: 416/100K
3
C+
Virginia Beach25.5/1K · Moderate · Violent: 451/100K
4
C+
Culpeper25.1/1K · Moderate · Violent: 425/100K
5
C+
Hopewell24.7/1K · Moderate · Violent: 411/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia Safety in 2027

What is the safest city in Virginia in 2027?
Based on the latest FBI UCR data projected into 2027, Manassas is the safest city in Virginia with a crime rate of 18.4 per 1,000 residents and a B safety grade. It ranks above 62% of all US cities.
What are the top safest cities in Virginia for 2027?
The safest cities in Virginia for 2027, ranked by lowest crime rate: Manassas, Bristol, Manassas Park, Martinsville, Waynesboro, Danville, Winchester, Colonial Heights, Falls Church, Warrenton. Based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.
What is the most dangerous city in Virginia in 2027?
Suffolk has the highest crime rate in Virginia at 26.3 per 1,000 residents, earning a C+ safety grade in the 2027 rankings.
How are Virginia 2027 safety rankings calculated?
Rankings use 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset — as the baseline for 2027 projections. Cities are graded A+ through F based on combined violent and property crime rates compared to national distributions. Rankings will be updated when 2024 FBI data is released.
Is Virginia safe to live in 2027?
Virginia has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 370 per 100K (national: 363.8). Safety varies by city — Manassas earns a B while Suffolk gets a C+.
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2027 rankings are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset available. Rankings will be updated when 2024 data is released by the FBI in late 2025. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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