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Murder in Poquoson, Virginia (2026)

6.7 per 100K · 18% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Poquoson has a murder rate of 6.7 per 100K, which is 18% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 14,925 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Poquoson, Virginia is 6.7 per 100,000 residents, which is 18% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Poquoson's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Poquoson vs State and National Averages

Poquoson
6.7
Virginia Avg
6.1
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Poquoson

1 in 14,925

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Poquoson in a given year, based on the rate of 6.7 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 Poquoson

B-
Violent Crime349.6/100K · 4% below avg
C+
Property Crime2096.8/100K · 14% above avg
C+
Assault296.6/100K · 11% above avg
B-
Robbery52.6/100K · 17% below avg

Murder in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Martinsville
C+
6.6
Falls Church
B
3.7
Front Royal
B-
4.3
Williamsburg
C+
7.2
Warrenton
B-
4.8
Bristol
C+
6.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Poquoson

How bad is murder in Poquoson?
As of 2026, Poquoson's murder rate of 6.7 per 100K is 18% above the national average. It ranks behind 56% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Poquoson?
As of 2026, 6.7 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 Poquoson?
Crime in Poquoson has trended upward recently, though specific murder trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Poquoson's murder compare to Virginia?
Poquoson's murder rate is higher than many Virginia cities. The rate of 6.7 per 100K is above the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Poquoson?
Based on the rate of 6.7 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 14,925 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 Poquoson safe from murder?
Poquoson is about average for murder. The rate of 6.7 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Poquoson 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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