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Safest Cities in Virginia (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

Manassas is the safest city in Virginia with a crime rate of 18.4 per 1,000 residents, earning a B safety grade. Bristol (19/1K) and Manassas Park (19.2/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 39 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate
22.3per 1K
Below National Avg
17of 39 cities
Above National Avg
22of 39 cities

All 39 Cities Ranked by Safety

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Manassas
B
18.4
2Bristol
B
19
3Manassas Park
B-
19.2
4Martinsville
B-
19.4
5Waynesboro
B-
19.6
6Danville
B-
19.8
7Winchester
B-
20
8Colonial Heights
B-
20
9Falls Church
B-
20.2
10Warrenton
B-
20.9
11Petersburg
B-
21
12Vienna
B-
21
13Radford
B-
21.4
14Leesburg
B-
21.6
15Norfolk
B-
21.7
16Lynchburg
B-
21.8
17Williamsburg
B-
21.9
18Herndon
B-
22
19Chesapeake
B-
22.1
20Staunton
B-
22.2
21Front Royal
B-
22.4
22Blacksburg
B-
22.5
23Fredericksburg
B-
22.5
24Newport News
C+
23.3
25Roanoke
C+
23.6
26Fairfax
C+
23.6
27Salem
C+
23.6
28Christiansburg
C+
23.6
29Harrisonburg
C+
23.7
30Charlottesville
C+
23.8
31Portsmouth
C+
24.2
32Richmond
C+
24.5
33Poquoson
C+
24.5
34Alexandria
C+
24.7
35Hopewell
C+
24.7
36Culpeper
C+
25.1
37Virginia Beach
C+
25.5
38Hampton
C+
25.6
39Suffolk
C+
26.3

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Virginia

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Virginia. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

1
C+
Suffolk26.3/1K · Moderate · Violent: 429/100K
2
C+
Hampton25.6/1K · Moderate · Violent: 416/100K
3
C+
Virginia Beach25.5/1K · Moderate · Violent: 451/100K
4
C+
Culpeper25.1/1K · Moderate · Violent: 425/100K
5
C+
Hopewell24.7/1K · Moderate · Violent: 411/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Virginia

What is the safest city in Virginia?
As of 2026, Manassas is the safest city in Virginia with a crime rate of 18.4 per 1,000 residents and a B safety grade. It ranks above 62% of all US cities.
What are the top 10 safest cities in Virginia?
Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Virginia based on crime rate are: Manassas, Bristol, Manassas Park, Martinsville, Waynesboro, Danville, Winchester, Colonial Heights, Falls Church, Warrenton.
What is the most dangerous city in Virginia?
Suffolk has the highest crime rate in Virginia at 26.3 per 1,000 residents, earning a C+ safety grade.
What is the average crime rate in Virginia?
The average crime rate across 39 tracked cities in Virginia is 22.3 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 370 per 100K and property crime averages 1862 per 100K.
Is Virginia safe to live in?
Virginia has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 370 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Manassas earns a B while Suffolk gets a C+. 17 of 39 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.
How many cities are ranked in Virginia?
39 cities in Virginia are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 17 have crime rates at or below the national average.
See 2027 rankings for Virginia →View all Virginia city safety gradesSafety index for all 50 states

2024 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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