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Murder in Norfolk, Virginia (2026)

5.0 per 100K · 12% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Norfolk has a murder rate of 5.0 per 100K, which is 12% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 20,000 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Norfolk, Virginia is 5.0 per 100,000 residents, which is 12% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Norfolk's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Norfolk vs State and National Averages

Norfolk
5.0
Virginia Avg
6.1
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Norfolk

1 in 20,000

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Norfolk in a given year, based on the rate of 5.0 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 Norfolk

B-
Violent Crime338.0/100K · 7% below avg
B-
Property Crime1835.4/100K · 0% above avg
C+
Assault293.2/100K · 9% above avg
C
Robbery85.6/100K · 35% above avg

Murder in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Arlington
C+
7.5
Richmond
C
8.2
Chesapeake
B-
4.4
Newport News
C
8.4
Alexandria
B-
5.3
Hampton
C
8.1

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Norfolk

How bad is murder in Norfolk?
As of 2026, Norfolk's murder rate of 5.0 per 100K is 12% below the national average. It ranks behind 46% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Norfolk?
As of 2026, 5.0 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 Norfolk?
Overall crime trends in Norfolk have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does Norfolk's murder compare to Virginia?
Norfolk's murder rate is higher than many Virginia cities. The rate of 5.0 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Norfolk?
Based on the rate of 5.0 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 20,000 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 Norfolk safe from murder?
Norfolk is about average for murder. The rate of 5.0 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Norfolk 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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