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Murder in Fredericksburg, Virginia (2026)

6.3 per 100K · 11% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Fredericksburg has a murder rate of 6.3 per 100K, which is 11% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 15,873 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Fredericksburg, Virginia is 6.3 per 100,000 residents, which is 11% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Fredericksburg's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Fredericksburg vs State and National Averages

Fredericksburg
6.3
Virginia Avg
6.1
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Fredericksburg

1 in 15,873

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Fredericksburg in a given year, based on the rate of 6.3 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 Fredericksburg

C+
Violent Crime380.3/100K · 5% above avg
B-
Property Crime1869.2/100K · 2% above avg
C+
Assault279.0/100K · 4% above avg
C
Robbery92.2/100K · 46% above avg

Murder in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Winchester
C+
7.4
Petersburg
B-
5.2
Staunton
B-
4.5
Fairfax
B
3.7
Salem
B-
5.7
Herndon
C
7.9

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Fredericksburg

How bad is murder in Fredericksburg?
As of 2026, Fredericksburg's murder rate of 6.3 per 100K is 11% above the national average. It ranks behind 53% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Fredericksburg?
As of 2026, 6.3 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 Fredericksburg?
Crime rates in Fredericksburg have been stable overall. Murder has not shown significant movement.
How does Fredericksburg's murder compare to Virginia?
Fredericksburg's murder rate is higher than many Virginia cities. The rate of 6.3 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Fredericksburg?
Based on the rate of 6.3 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 15,873 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 Fredericksburg safe from murder?
Fredericksburg is about average for murder. The rate of 6.3 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Fredericksburg 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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