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Murder in Staunton, Virginia (2026)

4.5 per 100K · 21% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Staunton has a murder rate of 4.5 per 100K, which is 21% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 22,222 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Staunton, Virginia is 4.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 21% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Staunton's murder below the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Staunton vs State and National Averages

Staunton
4.5
Virginia Avg
6.1
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Staunton

1 in 22,222

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Staunton in a given year, based on the rate of 4.5 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 Staunton

B-
Violent Crime351.0/100K · 4% below avg
B-
Property Crime1865.9/100K · 2% above avg
C+
Assault277.3/100K · 3% above avg
C+
Robbery64.5/100K · 2% above avg

Murder in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Fairfax
B
3.7
Salem
B-
5.7
Herndon
C
7.9
Winchester
C+
7.4
Waynesboro
C+
6.8
Hopewell
B-
5.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Staunton

How bad is murder in Staunton?
As of 2026, Staunton's murder rate of 4.5 per 100K is 21% below the national average. It ranks behind 43% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Staunton?
As of 2026, 4.5 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 Staunton?
Crime in Staunton has trended upward recently, though specific murder trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Staunton's murder compare to Virginia?
Staunton performs better than most Virginia cities on murder. Its rate of 4.5 per 100K is below the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Staunton?
Based on the rate of 4.5 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 22,222 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 Staunton safe from murder?
Staunton is about average for murder. The rate of 4.5 per 100K is below the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Staunton 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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