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Is Fredericksburg, Virginia Safe?

Population 30,393 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fredericksburg is a smaller community of 30,393 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 238.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,673 per 100K.

Fredericksburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFredericksburgVirginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate335.7320.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2045.32045.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate234.0--268.2
Theft Rate1673.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate499.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

336/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2045/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fredericksburg

Violent crime in Fredericksburg is close to the national average. The rate of 335.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2045.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,673 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fredericksburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault234
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery79
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary330
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,673
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft499
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fredericksburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fredericksburg
335.7
State
320.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fredericksburg
2045.3
State
2045.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fredericksburg Safety

Is Fredericksburg safe?
Not especially. Fredericksburg earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.1 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 Fredericksburg?
238.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 335.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2045.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fredericksburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fredericksburg's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,673 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fredericksburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fredericksburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fredericksburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fredericksburg?
Crime rates have held steady in Fredericksburg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Fredericksburg compare to other cities in Virginia?
Below average for the state. Fredericksburg ranks behind about 83% of Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Fredericksburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Fredericksburg?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.1 per-thousand rate put Fredericksburg below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 336 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fredericksburg?
335.7 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (234), robbery (79), 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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