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Is Warrenton, Virginia Safe?

Population 10,213 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,213, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Warrenton earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,373 per 100K.

Warrenton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWarrentonVirginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate389.4320.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1789.32045.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate327.0--268.2
Theft Rate1373.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate382.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

217.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

389/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1789/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Warrenton

Violent crime in Warrenton is close to the national average. The rate of 389.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1789.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,373 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 327 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Warrenton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault327
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary278
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,373
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft382
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Warrenton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Warrenton
389.4
State
320.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Warrenton
1789.3
State
2045.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Warrenton Safety

Is Warrenton safe?
Not especially. Warrenton earns a C with a crime rate of 217.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Warrenton?
217.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 389.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1789.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Warrenton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Warrenton's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,373 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Warrenton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Warrenton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Warrenton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Warrenton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Warrenton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Warrenton compare to other cities in Virginia?
Middle of the pack for Virginia. Warrenton isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Virginia cities.
How safe is Warrenton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Warrenton?
Bad. A C grade and 217.9 per-thousand rate put Warrenton below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 389 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Warrenton?
389.4 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (327), robbery (55), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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