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Murder in Richmond, Virginia (2026)

8.2 per 100K · 44% above national avg · Grade C

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Richmond has a murder rate of 8.2 per 100K, which is 44% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 12,195 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Richmond, Virginia is 8.2 per 100,000 residents, which is 44% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Richmond's murder well above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Richmond vs State and National Averages

Richmond
8.2
Virginia Avg
6.1
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Richmond

1 in 12,195

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Richmond in a given year, based on the rate of 8.2 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 Richmond

C+
Violent Crime414.7/100K · 14% above avg
C+
Property Crime2040.1/100K · 11% above avg
C+
Assault303.3/100K · 13% above avg
C+
Robbery74.8/100K · 18% above avg

Murder in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Arlington
C+
7.5
Norfolk
B-
5.0
Chesapeake
B-
4.4
Newport News
C
8.4
Alexandria
B-
5.3
Hampton
C
8.1

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Richmond

How bad is murder in Richmond?
As of 2026, Richmond's murder rate of 8.2 per 100K is 44% above the national average. It ranks behind 64% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Richmond?
As of 2026, 8.2 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 Richmond?
Crime in Richmond has trended upward recently, though specific murder trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Richmond's murder compare to Virginia?
Richmond performs better than most Virginia cities on murder. Its rate of 8.2 per 100K is well above the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Richmond?
Based on the rate of 8.2 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 12,195 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 Richmond safe from murder?
Murder is a concern in Richmond. The rate of 8.2 per 100K is well above the national average, ranking behind 64% of US cities. Take extra precautions.
Back to Richmond 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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