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Assault in Culpeper, Virginia (2026)

265.5 per 100K · 1% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Culpeper has a assault rate of 265.5 per 100K, which is 1% below the national average of 268.2. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 377 per year.

In 2026, the assault rate in Culpeper, Virginia is 265.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 1% below the national average of 268.2. That puts Culpeper's assault close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Assault Rate: Culpeper vs State and National Averages

Culpeper
265.5
Virginia Avg
275.0
National Avg
268.2

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

Your Odds: Assault in Culpeper

1 in 377

Approximate chance of being affected by assault in Culpeper in a given year, based on the rate of 265.5 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Assault?

Aggravated assault is an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe bodily injury, typically involving a weapon or means likely to produce death or great harm.

Other Crime Types in Culpeper

C+
Violent Crime425.1/100K · 17% above avg
C+
Property Crime2080.9/100K · 14% above avg
C+
Murder6.5/100K · 14% above avg
C+
Robbery66.0/100K · 4% above avg

Assault in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Christiansburg
B-
264.4
Hopewell
B-
246.6
Waynesboro
B-
263.7
Colonial Heights
B-
230.5
Herndon
C+
300.7
Salem
B-
254.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Assault in Culpeper

How bad is assault in Culpeper?
As of 2026, Culpeper's assault rate of 265.5 per 100K is 1% below the national average. It ranks behind 50% of US cities for assault.
What is the assault rate in Culpeper?
As of 2026, 265.5 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 268.2 per 100K.
Is assault increasing in Culpeper?
Overall crime trends in Culpeper have been improving, which generally includes assault.
How does Culpeper's assault compare to Virginia?
Culpeper's assault rate is higher than many Virginia cities. The rate of 265.5 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of assault in Culpeper?
Based on the rate of 265.5 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 377 residents could be affected by assault in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Culpeper safe from assault?
Culpeper is about average for assault. The rate of 265.5 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Culpeper 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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