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Murder in Hampton, Virginia (2026)

8.1 per 100K · 42% above national avg · Grade C

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Hampton has a murder rate of 8.1 per 100K, which is 42% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 12,346 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Hampton, Virginia is 8.1 per 100,000 residents, which is 42% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Hampton's murder well above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Hampton vs State and National Averages

Hampton
8.1
Virginia Avg
6.1
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Hampton

1 in 12,346

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Hampton in a given year, based on the rate of 8.1 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 Hampton

C+
Violent Crime415.5/100K · 14% above avg
C+
Property Crime2142.6/100K · 17% above avg
C+
Assault278.0/100K · 4% above avg
B-
Robbery58.1/100K · 8% below avg

Murder in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Alexandria
B-
5.3
Suffolk
C+
7.5
Roanoke
C
7.6
Portsmouth
C+
6.1
Newport News
C
8.4
Lynchburg
B-
5.4

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Hampton

How bad is murder in Hampton?
As of 2026, Hampton's murder rate of 8.1 per 100K is 42% above the national average. It ranks behind 64% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Hampton?
As of 2026, 8.1 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 Hampton?
Overall crime trends in Hampton have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does Hampton's murder compare to Virginia?
Hampton's murder rate is higher than many Virginia cities. The rate of 8.1 per 100K is well above the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Hampton?
Based on the rate of 8.1 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 12,346 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 Hampton safe from murder?
Murder is a concern in Hampton. The rate of 8.1 per 100K is well above the national average, ranking behind 64% of US cities. Take extra precautions.
Back to Hampton 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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