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Is Front Royal, Virginia Safe?

Population 15,722 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Front Royal is a smaller community of 15,722 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 234.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,603 per 100K.

Front Royal Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFront RoyalVirginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate300.5320.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2043.02045.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate179.0--268.2
Theft Rate1603.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate267.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

301/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2043/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Front Royal

Violent crime in Front Royal is below the national average. The rate of 300.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2043.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,603 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Front Royal Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault179
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary348
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,603
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft267
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Front Royal Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Front Royal
300.5
State
320.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Front Royal
2043.0
State
2045.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Front Royal Safety

Is Front Royal safe?
Not especially. Front Royal earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Front Royal?
234.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 300.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2043.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Front Royal safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Front Royal's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,603 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Front Royal?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Front Royal generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Front Royal police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Front Royal?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Front Royal's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Front Royal compare to other cities in Virginia?
Below average for the state. Front Royal ranks behind about 71% of Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Front Royal to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Front Royal?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.4 per-thousand rate put Front Royal below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 301 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Front Royal?
300.5 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (179), robbery (53), and murder (3.0) 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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