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Robbery in Harrisonburg, Virginia (2026)

80.3 per 100K · 27% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Harrisonburg has a robbery rate of 80.3 per 100K, which is 27% above the national average of 63.3. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 1,245 per year.

In 2026, the robbery rate in Harrisonburg, Virginia is 80.3 per 100,000 residents, which is 27% above the national average of 63.3. That puts Harrisonburg's robbery above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Robbery Rate: Harrisonburg vs State and National Averages

Harrisonburg
80.3
Virginia Avg
65.4
National Avg
63.3

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

Your Odds: Robbery in Harrisonburg

1 in 1,245

Approximate chance of being affected by robbery in Harrisonburg in a given year, based on the rate of 80.3 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Robbery?

Robbery is the taking or attempting to take anything of value from a person by force or threat of force. Unlike burglary, robbery involves direct confrontation with the victim.

Other Crime Types in Harrisonburg

C+
Violent Crime393.8/100K · 8% above avg
B-
Property Crime1971.9/100K · 8% above avg
C
Murder7.6/100K · 33% above avg
C+
Assault310.3/100K · 16% above avg

Robbery in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Leesburg
B-
46.8
Blacksburg
C+
80.0
Charlottesville
B
32.0
Manassas
B
38.2
Danville
C+
73.8
Petersburg
B
28.4

Frequently Asked Questions About Robbery in Harrisonburg

How bad is robbery in Harrisonburg?
As of 2026, Harrisonburg's robbery rate of 80.3 per 100K is 27% above the national average. It ranks behind 59% of US cities for robbery.
What is the robbery rate in Harrisonburg?
As of 2026, 80.3 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 63.3 per 100K.
Is robbery increasing in Harrisonburg?
Crime in Harrisonburg has trended upward recently, though specific robbery trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Harrisonburg's robbery compare to Virginia?
Harrisonburg's robbery rate is higher than many Virginia cities. The rate of 80.3 per 100K is above the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of robbery in Harrisonburg?
Based on the rate of 80.3 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 1,245 residents could be affected by robbery in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Harrisonburg safe from robbery?
Harrisonburg is about average for robbery. The rate of 80.3 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Harrisonburg 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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