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Is Culpeper, Virginia Safe?

Population 22,074 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Culpeper has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 268.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,468 per 100K.

Culpeper Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCulpeperVirginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate403.9320.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2278.22045.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate240.0--268.2
Theft Rate1468.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate411.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

268.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

404/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2278/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Culpeper

Violent crime in Culpeper is close to the national average. The rate of 403.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2278.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,468 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Culpeper Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault240
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary257
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,468
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft411
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Culpeper Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Culpeper
403.9
State
320.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Culpeper
2278.2
State
2045.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Culpeper Safety

Is Culpeper safe?
Not especially. Culpeper earns a D with a crime rate of 268.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Culpeper?
268.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 403.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2278.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Culpeper safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Culpeper's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,468 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Culpeper?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Culpeper generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Culpeper police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Culpeper?
No. Crime in Culpeper has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Culpeper compare to other cities in Virginia?
Below average for the state. Culpeper ranks behind about 93% of Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Culpeper to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Culpeper?
Bad. A D grade and 268.2 per-thousand rate put Culpeper below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 404 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Culpeper?
403.9 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (240), robbery (66), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 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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