Virginia Crime Statistics
46 years of data (1979–2024)
Key Insights
- →Virginia ranks #42 out of 51 states for violent crime rate (217.9 per 100K).
- →Violent crime decreased 9.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- →141 cities report crime data. Safest: Vienna (61.5/100K). Most dangerous: Petersburg (1043.6/100K).
- →421 murders in 2024 — a rate of 4.8 per 100K residents.
- →Since 1979, Virginia's violent crime rate has changed by -28%.
Violent Crime Rate
217.9
-9.8% YoY
Murder Rate
4.8
421 total
Property Crime Rate
1569.7
138,307 total
Population
8,811,195
2024
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 19,200
Murder421
Rape2,447
Robbery2,919
Aggravated Assault13,413
Property Crime: 138,307
Burglary9,576
Larceny-Theft115,949
Motor Vehicle Theft12,782
Violent Crime Rate Trend
Homicide Rate Trend
Violent Crime Breakdown (2024)
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Violent Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Petersburg | 1043.6 | 33,538 |
| Portsmouth | 752.4 | 97,156 |
| Newport News | 736.0 | 183,563 |
| Roanoke | 620.4 | 97,027 |
| Fredericksburg | 603.9 | 29,474 |
| Norfolk | 469.5 | 230,460 |
| Colonial Heights | 462.2 | 18,605 |
| Bristol | 435.2 | 16,775 |
| Martinsville | 386.6 | 13,968 |
| Hopewell | 380.9 | 22,843 |
Safest Cities
| City | Violent Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 61.5 | 16,258 |
| Blacksburg | 76.5 | 45,734 |
| Manassas Park | 80.1 | 16,228 |
| Salem | 85.9 | 25,606 |
| Virginia Beach | 92.3 | 455,155 |
| Warrenton | 97.4 | 10,265 |
| Falls Church | 101.3 | 14,801 |
| Culpeper | 122.1 | 21,302 |
| Fairfax City | 128.5 | 25,672 |
| Staunton | 141.5 | 26,151 |
Crime Velocity — Which Cities Are Changing Fastest
Fastest Improving
Fastest Worsening
Velocity scores measure the direction and speed of crime changes. Negative = improving, positive = worsening. Full methodology →
Hate Crimes in Virginia
377 incidents reported
Top bias motivations: Sexual Orientation (22), Religion (1)
Explore full hate crime data →Arrest Demographics (National)
The FBI publishes state-level total arrest counts but does not break down arrest demographics by race at the state level in the same detail as national data. For national arrest demographic patterns, see our dedicated pages:
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer. Rates per 100,000 residents. City data from Table 8.