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Violent Crime in Culpeper, Virginia (2026)

425.1 per 100K · 17% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Culpeper has a violent crime rate of 425.1 per 100K, which is 17% above the national average of 363.8. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 235 per year.

In 2026, the violent crime rate in Culpeper, Virginia is 425.1 per 100,000 residents, which is 17% above the national average of 363.8. That puts Culpeper's violent crime above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Violent Crime Rate: Culpeper vs State and National Averages

Culpeper
425.1
Virginia Avg
370.6
National Avg
363.8

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

Your Odds: Violent Crime in Culpeper

1 in 235

Approximate chance of being affected by violent crime in Culpeper in a given year, based on the rate of 425.1 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Violent Crime?

Violent crime includes offenses where force or the threat of force is used against a victim. The FBI classifies four crimes as violent: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

Other Crime Types in Culpeper

C+
Property Crime2080.9/100K · 14% above avg
C+
Murder6.5/100K · 14% above avg
B-
Assault265.5/100K · 1% below avg
C+
Robbery66.0/100K · 4% above avg
B-
Burglary230.4/100K · 15% below avg
B-
Theft1368.0/100K · 2% below avg
C+
Vehicle Theft383.4/100K · 20% above avg

Violent Crime in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Christiansburg
C+
359.3
Hopewell
C+
411.1
Waynesboro
B-
340.5
Colonial Heights
B-
337.1
Herndon
C+
391.9
Salem
B-
314.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Violent Crime in Culpeper

How bad is violent crime in Culpeper?
As of 2026, Culpeper's violent crime rate of 425.1 per 100K is 17% above the national average. It ranks behind 57% of US cities for violent crime.
What is the violent crime rate in Culpeper?
As of 2026, 425.1 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 363.8 per 100K.
Is violent crime increasing in Culpeper?
Overall crime trends in Culpeper have been improving, which generally includes violent crime.
How does Culpeper's violent crime compare to Virginia?
Culpeper's violent crime rate is higher than many Virginia cities. The rate of 425.1 per 100K is above the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of violent crime in Culpeper?
Based on the rate of 425.1 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 235 residents could be affected by violent crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Culpeper safe from violent crime?
Culpeper is about average for violent crime. The rate of 425.1 per 100K is above 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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