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Murder in Front Royal, Virginia (2026)

4.3 per 100K · 25% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Front Royal has a murder rate of 4.3 per 100K, which is 25% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 23,256 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Front Royal, Virginia is 4.3 per 100,000 residents, which is 25% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Front Royal's murder below the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Front Royal vs State and National Averages

Front Royal
4.3
Virginia Avg
6.1
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Front Royal

1 in 23,256

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Front Royal in a given year, based on the rate of 4.3 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 Front Royal

C+
Violent Crime355.4/100K · 2% below avg
B-
Property Crime1883.5/100K · 3% above avg
B-
Assault222.7/100K · 17% below avg
B-
Robbery60.6/100K · 4% below avg

Murder in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Williamsburg
C+
7.2
Falls Church
B
3.7
Bristol
C+
6.7
Manassas Park
C+
6.8
Vienna
B-
4.2
Radford
B-
4.4

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Front Royal

How bad is murder in Front Royal?
As of 2026, Front Royal's murder rate of 4.3 per 100K is 25% below the national average. It ranks behind 42% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Front Royal?
As of 2026, 4.3 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 Front Royal?
Crime in Front Royal has trended upward recently, though specific murder trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Front Royal's murder compare to Virginia?
Front Royal performs better than most Virginia cities on murder. Its rate of 4.3 per 100K is below the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Front Royal?
Based on the rate of 4.3 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 23,256 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 Front Royal safe from murder?
Front Royal is about average for murder. The rate of 4.3 per 100K is below the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Front Royal 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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