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Murder in Herndon, Virginia (2026)

7.9 per 100K · 39% above national avg · Grade C

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Herndon has a murder rate of 7.9 per 100K, which is 39% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 12,658 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Herndon, Virginia is 7.9 per 100,000 residents, which is 39% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Herndon's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Herndon vs State and National Averages

Herndon
7.9
Virginia Avg
6.1
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Herndon

1 in 12,658

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Herndon in a given year, based on the rate of 7.9 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 Herndon

C+
Violent Crime391.9/100K · 8% above avg
B-
Property Crime1805.4/100K · 1% below avg
C+
Assault300.7/100K · 12% above avg
B
Robbery39.0/100K · 38% below avg

Murder in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Salem
B-
5.7
Fairfax
B
3.7
Staunton
B-
4.5
Waynesboro
C+
6.8
Hopewell
B-
5.7
Winchester
C+
7.4

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Herndon

How bad is murder in Herndon?
As of 2026, Herndon's murder rate of 7.9 per 100K is 39% above the national average. It ranks behind 63% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Herndon?
As of 2026, 7.9 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 Herndon?
Crime rates in Herndon have been stable overall. Murder has not shown significant movement.
How does Herndon's murder compare to Virginia?
Herndon's murder rate is higher than many Virginia cities. The rate of 7.9 per 100K is above the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Herndon?
Based on the rate of 7.9 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 12,658 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 Herndon safe from murder?
Murder is a concern in Herndon. The rate of 7.9 per 100K is above the national average, ranking behind 63% of US cities. Take extra precautions.
Back to Herndon 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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