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Murder in Arlington, Virginia (2026)

7.5 per 100K · 32% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Arlington has a murder rate of 7.5 per 100K, which is 32% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 13,333 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Arlington, Virginia is 7.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 32% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Arlington's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Arlington vs State and National Averages

Arlington
7.5
Virginia Avg
6.1
National Avg
5.7

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Murder in Arlington

1 in 13,333

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Arlington in a given year, based on the rate of 7.5 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Murder?

Murder and non-negligent manslaughter is the willful killing of one person by another. This does not include deaths caused by negligence, suicide, or justifiable homicide.

Other Crime Types in Arlington

C+
Violent Crime376.6/100K · 4% above avg
B-
Property Crime1886.6/100K · 3% above avg
C+
Assault329.5/100K · 23% above avg
B
Robbery39.0/100K · 38% below avg

Murder in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Norfolk
B-
5.0
Richmond
C
8.2
Chesapeake
B-
4.4
Newport News
C
8.4
Alexandria
B-
5.3
Hampton
C
8.1

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Arlington

How bad is murder in Arlington?
As of 2026, Arlington's murder rate of 7.5 per 100K is 32% above the national average. It ranks behind 60% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Arlington?
As of 2026, 7.5 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 5.7 per 100K.
Is murder increasing in Arlington?
Crime in Arlington has trended upward recently, though specific murder trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Arlington's murder compare to Virginia?
Arlington performs better than most Virginia cities on murder. Its rate of 7.5 per 100K is above the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Arlington?
Based on the rate of 7.5 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 13,333 residents could be affected by murder in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Arlington safe from murder?
Arlington is about average for murder. The rate of 7.5 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Arlington safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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