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Murder in Winchester, Virginia (2026)

7.4 per 100K · 30% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Winchester has a murder rate of 7.4 per 100K, which is 30% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 13,514 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Winchester, Virginia is 7.4 per 100,000 residents, which is 30% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Winchester's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Winchester vs State and National Averages

Winchester
7.4
Virginia Avg
6.1
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Winchester

1 in 13,514

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Winchester in a given year, based on the rate of 7.4 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 Winchester

C+
Violent Crime388.5/100K · 7% above avg
B
Property Crime1611.3/100K · 12% below avg
C+
Assault341.8/100K · 27% above avg
B
Robbery41.5/100K · 34% below avg

Murder in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Staunton
B-
4.5
Fairfax
B
3.7
Fredericksburg
C+
6.3
Salem
B-
5.7
Herndon
C
7.9
Waynesboro
C+
6.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Winchester

How bad is murder in Winchester?
As of 2026, Winchester's murder rate of 7.4 per 100K is 30% above the national average. It ranks behind 60% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Winchester?
As of 2026, 7.4 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 Winchester?
Overall crime trends in Winchester have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does Winchester's murder compare to Virginia?
Winchester performs better than most Virginia cities on murder. Its rate of 7.4 per 100K is above the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Winchester?
Based on the rate of 7.4 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 13,514 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 Winchester safe from murder?
Winchester is about average for murder. The rate of 7.4 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Winchester 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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