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Murder in Lynchburg, Virginia (2026)

5.4 per 100K · 5% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Lynchburg has a murder rate of 5.4 per 100K, which is 5% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 18,519 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Lynchburg, Virginia is 5.4 per 100,000 residents, which is 5% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Lynchburg's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Lynchburg vs State and National Averages

Lynchburg
5.4
Virginia Avg
6.1
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Lynchburg

1 in 18,519

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Lynchburg in a given year, based on the rate of 5.4 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 Lynchburg

C+
Violent Crime366.3/100K · 1% above avg
B-
Property Crime1812.6/100K · 1% below avg
B-
Assault266.3/100K · 1% below avg
C+
Robbery80.5/100K · 27% above avg

Murder in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Portsmouth
C+
6.1
Roanoke
C
7.6
Suffolk
C+
7.5
Harrisonburg
C
7.6
Leesburg
C+
6.9
Blacksburg
C+
7.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Lynchburg

How bad is murder in Lynchburg?
As of 2026, Lynchburg's murder rate of 5.4 per 100K is 5% below the national average. It ranks behind 48% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Lynchburg?
As of 2026, 5.4 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 Lynchburg?
Crime rates in Lynchburg have been stable overall. Murder has not shown significant movement.
How does Lynchburg's murder compare to Virginia?
Lynchburg performs better than most Virginia cities on murder. Its rate of 5.4 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Lynchburg?
Based on the rate of 5.4 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 18,519 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 Lynchburg safe from murder?
Lynchburg is about average for murder. The rate of 5.4 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Lynchburg 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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