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Murder in Blacksburg, Virginia (2026)

7.2 per 100K · 26% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Blacksburg has a murder rate of 7.2 per 100K, which is 26% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 13,889 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Blacksburg, Virginia is 7.2 per 100,000 residents, which is 26% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Blacksburg's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Blacksburg vs State and National Averages

Blacksburg
7.2
Virginia Avg
6.1
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Blacksburg

1 in 13,889

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Blacksburg in a given year, based on the rate of 7.2 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 Blacksburg

C+
Violent Crime367.9/100K · 1% above avg
B-
Property Crime1880.8/100K · 3% above avg
B-
Assault235.2/100K · 12% below avg
C+
Robbery80.0/100K · 26% above avg

Murder in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Charlottesville
B-
5.2
Manassas
B-
4.8
Danville
B-
4.5
Leesburg
C+
6.9
Harrisonburg
C
7.6
Petersburg
B-
5.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Blacksburg

How bad is murder in Blacksburg?
As of 2026, Blacksburg's murder rate of 7.2 per 100K is 26% above the national average. It ranks behind 59% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Blacksburg?
As of 2026, 7.2 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 Blacksburg?
Crime rates in Blacksburg have been stable overall. Murder has not shown significant movement.
How does Blacksburg's murder compare to Virginia?
Blacksburg performs better than most Virginia cities on murder. Its rate of 7.2 per 100K is above the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Blacksburg?
Based on the rate of 7.2 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 13,889 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 Blacksburg safe from murder?
Blacksburg is about average for murder. The rate of 7.2 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Blacksburg 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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