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Murder in Vienna, Virginia (2026)

4.2 per 100K · 26% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Vienna has a murder rate of 4.2 per 100K, which is 26% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 23,810 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Vienna, Virginia is 4.2 per 100,000 residents, which is 26% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Vienna's murder below the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Vienna vs State and National Averages

Vienna
4.2
Virginia Avg
6.1
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Vienna

1 in 23,810

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Vienna in a given year, based on the rate of 4.2 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 Vienna

B-
Violent Crime317.1/100K · 13% below avg
B-
Property Crime1778.1/100K · 3% below avg
B-
Assault243.3/100K · 9% below avg
B
Robbery37.2/100K · 41% below avg

Murder in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Manassas Park
C+
6.8
Bristol
C+
6.7
Radford
B-
4.4
Williamsburg
C+
7.2
Front Royal
B-
4.3
Falls Church
B
3.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Vienna

How bad is murder in Vienna?
As of 2026, Vienna's murder rate of 4.2 per 100K is 26% below the national average. It ranks behind 41% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Vienna?
As of 2026, 4.2 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 Vienna?
Crime in Vienna has trended upward recently, though specific murder trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Vienna's murder compare to Virginia?
Vienna performs better than most Virginia cities on murder. Its rate of 4.2 per 100K is below the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Vienna?
Based on the rate of 4.2 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 23,810 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 Vienna safe from murder?
Vienna is about average for murder. The rate of 4.2 per 100K is below the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Vienna 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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