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Murder in Radford, Virginia (2026)

4.4 per 100K · 23% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Radford has a murder rate of 4.4 per 100K, which is 23% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 22,727 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Radford, Virginia is 4.4 per 100,000 residents, which is 23% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Radford's murder below the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Radford vs State and National Averages

Radford
4.4
Virginia Avg
6.1
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Radford

1 in 22,727

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Radford in a given year, based on the rate of 4.4 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 Radford

C+
Violent Crime380.8/100K · 5% above avg
B-
Property Crime1756.6/100K · 4% below avg
C+
Assault312.3/100K · 16% above avg
C+
Robbery65.8/100K · 4% above avg

Murder in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Vienna
B-
4.2
Manassas Park
C+
6.8
Bristol
C+
6.7
Williamsburg
C+
7.2
Colonial Heights
C+
6.1
Front Royal
B-
4.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Radford

How bad is murder in Radford?
As of 2026, Radford's murder rate of 4.4 per 100K is 23% below the national average. It ranks behind 42% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Radford?
As of 2026, 4.4 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 Radford?
Crime in Radford has trended upward recently, though specific murder trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Radford's murder compare to Virginia?
Radford performs better than most Virginia cities on murder. Its rate of 4.4 per 100K is below the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Radford?
Based on the rate of 4.4 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 22,727 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 Radford safe from murder?
Radford is about average for murder. The rate of 4.4 per 100K is below the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Radford 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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