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Murder in Manassas, Virginia (2026)

4.8 per 100K · 16% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Manassas has a murder rate of 4.8 per 100K, which is 16% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 20,833 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Manassas, Virginia is 4.8 per 100,000 residents, which is 16% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Manassas's murder below the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Manassas vs State and National Averages

Manassas
4.8
Virginia Avg
6.1
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Manassas

1 in 20,833

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Manassas in a given year, based on the rate of 4.8 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 Manassas

B-
Violent Crime301.6/100K · 17% below avg
B
Property Crime1541.5/100K · 16% below avg
B
Assault183.7/100K · 32% below avg
B
Robbery38.2/100K · 40% below avg

Murder in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Charlottesville
B-
5.2
Blacksburg
C+
7.2
Danville
B-
4.5
Leesburg
C+
6.9
Harrisonburg
C
7.6
Petersburg
B-
5.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Manassas

How bad is murder in Manassas?
As of 2026, Manassas's murder rate of 4.8 per 100K is 16% below the national average. It ranks behind 45% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Manassas?
As of 2026, 4.8 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 Manassas?
Crime rates in Manassas have been stable overall. Murder has not shown significant movement.
How does Manassas's murder compare to Virginia?
Manassas performs better than most Virginia cities on murder. Its rate of 4.8 per 100K is below the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Manassas?
Based on the rate of 4.8 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 20,833 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 Manassas safe from murder?
Manassas is about average for murder. The rate of 4.8 per 100K is below the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Manassas 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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