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Murder in Fairfax, Virginia (2026)

3.7 per 100K · 35% below national avg · Grade B

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Fairfax has a murder rate of 3.7 per 100K, which is 35% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 27,027 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Fairfax, Virginia is 3.7 per 100,000 residents, which is 35% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Fairfax's murder below the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Fairfax vs State and National Averages

Fairfax
3.7
Virginia Avg
6.1
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Fairfax

1 in 27,027

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Fairfax in a given year, based on the rate of 3.7 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 Fairfax

B-
Violent Crime308.6/100K · 15% below avg
C+
Property Crime2049.9/100K · 12% above avg
B-
Assault191.6/100K · 29% below avg
B-
Robbery49.3/100K · 22% below avg

Murder in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Staunton
B-
4.5
Salem
B-
5.7
Herndon
C
7.9
Winchester
C+
7.4
Waynesboro
C+
6.8
Hopewell
B-
5.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Fairfax

How bad is murder in Fairfax?
As of 2026, not bad relative to other US cities. Fairfax's murder rate of 3.7 per 100K is 35% below the national average of 5.7. It ranks better than 62% of cities for this crime type.
What is the murder rate in Fairfax?
As of 2026, 3.7 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 Fairfax?
Overall crime trends in Fairfax have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does Fairfax's murder compare to Virginia?
Fairfax's murder rate is higher than many Virginia cities. The rate of 3.7 per 100K is below the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Fairfax?
Based on the rate of 3.7 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 27,027 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 Fairfax safe from murder?
Fairfax is about average for murder. The rate of 3.7 per 100K is below the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Fairfax 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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