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Is Manassas Park, Virginia Safe?

Population 16,560 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Manassas Park is a smaller community of 16,560 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 199.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,296 per 100K.

Manassas Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricManassas ParkVirginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate358.5320.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1640.32045.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate289.0--268.2
Theft Rate1296.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate228.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

199.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

359/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1640/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Manassas Park

Violent crime in Manassas Park is close to the national average. The rate of 358.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1640.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,296 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Manassas Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault289
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary250
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,296
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft228
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Manassas Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Manassas Park
358.5
State
320.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Manassas Park
1640.3
State
2045.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Manassas Park Safety

Is Manassas Park safe?
It depends on where in Manassas Park you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Manassas Park?
199.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 358.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1640.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Manassas Park safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Manassas Park 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 Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Manassas Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Manassas Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Manassas Park?
No. Crime in Manassas Park has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Manassas Park compare to other cities in Virginia?
Below average for the state. Manassas Park ranks behind about 63% of Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Manassas Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Manassas Park?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Manassas Park?
358.5 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (289), robbery (69), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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