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Murder in Leesburg, Virginia (2026)

6.9 per 100K · 21% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Leesburg has a murder rate of 6.9 per 100K, which is 21% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 14,493 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Leesburg, Virginia is 6.9 per 100,000 residents, which is 21% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Leesburg's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Leesburg vs State and National Averages

Leesburg
6.9
Virginia Avg
6.1
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Leesburg

1 in 14,493

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Leesburg in a given year, based on the rate of 6.9 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 Leesburg

B-
Violent Crime342.5/100K · 6% below avg
B-
Property Crime1815.5/100K · 1% below avg
C+
Assault288.6/100K · 8% above avg
B-
Robbery46.8/100K · 26% below avg

Murder in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Harrisonburg
C
7.6
Blacksburg
C+
7.2
Charlottesville
B-
5.2
Manassas
B-
4.8
Danville
B-
4.5
Petersburg
B-
5.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Leesburg

How bad is murder in Leesburg?
As of 2026, Leesburg's murder rate of 6.9 per 100K is 21% above the national average. It ranks behind 57% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Leesburg?
As of 2026, 6.9 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 Leesburg?
Overall crime trends in Leesburg have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does Leesburg's murder compare to Virginia?
Leesburg performs better than most Virginia cities on murder. Its rate of 6.9 per 100K is above the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Leesburg?
Based on the rate of 6.9 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 14,493 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 Leesburg safe from murder?
Leesburg is about average for murder. The rate of 6.9 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Leesburg 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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