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Is Manassas, Virginia Safe?

Population 44,332 · Safer than 46% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Manassas is a smaller community of 44,332 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 189.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,069 per 100K.

Manassas Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricManassasVirginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate216.5320.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1681.32045.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate125.0--268.2
Theft Rate1069.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate391.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

189.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

217/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1681/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Manassas

Violent crime in Manassas is well below the national average. The rate of 216.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1681.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,069 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Manassas Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault125
047% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary241
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,069
076% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft391
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Manassas Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Manassas
216.5
State
320.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Manassas
1681.3
State
2045.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Manassas Safety

Is Manassas safe?
It depends on where in Manassas you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Manassas?
189.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 216.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1681.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Manassas safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Manassas has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Manassas?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Manassas generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Manassas police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Manassas?
Crime rates have held steady in Manassas, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Manassas compare to other cities in Virginia?
Below average for the state. Manassas ranks behind about 61% of Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Manassas to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Manassas?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Manassas?
216.5 per 100,000, which is 40% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (125), robbery (31), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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