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Murder in Williamsburg, Virginia (2026)

7.2 per 100K · 26% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Williamsburg has a murder rate of 7.2 per 100K, which is 26% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 13,889 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Williamsburg, Virginia is 7.2 per 100,000 residents, which is 26% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Williamsburg's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Williamsburg vs State and National Averages

Williamsburg
7.2
Virginia Avg
6.1
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Williamsburg

1 in 13,889

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Williamsburg in a given year, based on the rate of 7.2 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 Williamsburg

C+
Violent Crime396.6/100K · 9% above avg
B-
Property Crime1790.6/100K · 2% below avg
C+
Assault275.2/100K · 3% above avg
C
Robbery91.1/100K · 44% above avg

Murder in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Front Royal
B-
4.3
Bristol
C+
6.7
Manassas Park
C+
6.8
Falls Church
B
3.7
Vienna
B-
4.2
Radford
B-
4.4

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Williamsburg

How bad is murder in Williamsburg?
As of 2026, Williamsburg's murder rate of 7.2 per 100K is 26% above the national average. It ranks behind 59% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Williamsburg?
As of 2026, 7.2 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 Williamsburg?
Crime rates in Williamsburg have been stable overall. Murder has not shown significant movement.
How does Williamsburg's murder compare to Virginia?
Williamsburg's murder rate is higher than many Virginia cities. The rate of 7.2 per 100K is above the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Williamsburg?
Based on the rate of 7.2 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 13,889 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 Williamsburg safe from murder?
Williamsburg is about average for murder. The rate of 7.2 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Williamsburg 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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