Safest Cities in Virginia

Top 63 cities ranked by safest cities

Safest Cities - Virginia

1 Bridgewater 29/100K
2 Salem 42/100K
3 Purcellville 45/100K
4 Buena Vista 45/100K
5 Wytheville 61/100K
6 Vienna 62/100K
7 Bluefield 62/100K
8 Manassas Park 80/100K
9 Blacksburg 81/100K
10 Virginia Beach 97/100K
11 Warrenton 97/100K
12 Falls Church 101/100K
13 Culpeper 113/100K
14 Big Stone Gap 118/100K
15 Fairfax 132/100K
16 Dumfries 134/100K
17 Lexington 144/100K
18 Abingdon 144/100K
19 Staunton 145/100K
20 Woodstock 150/100K
21 Vinton 162/100K
22 Covington 181/100K
23 Bedford 191/100K
24 Williamsburg 193/100K
25 Strasburg 205/100K
26 Radford 218/100K
27 Winchester 242/100K
28 Herndon 243/100K
29 Waynesboro 245/100K
30 Hampton 248/100K
31 Christiansburg 251/100K
32 Leesburg 254/100K
33 Alexandria 264/100K
34 Harrisonburg 269/100K
35 Smithfield 274/100K
36 Manassas 277/100K
37 Marion 287/100K
38 Galax 295/100K
39 Poquoson 321/100K
40 Front Royal 335/100K
41 Chesapeake 346/100K
42 Richmond 349/100K
43 Lynchburg 361/100K
44 Charlottesville 361/100K
45 Danville 365/100K
46 Suffolk 373/100K
47 Richlands 377/100K
48 Hopewell 385/100K
49 Martinsville 401/100K
50 Bristol 435/100K
51 Franklin 461/100K
52 South Boston 477/100K
53 Colonial Heights 478/100K
54 Norfolk 479/100K
55 Pulaski 533/100K
56 Farmville 562/100K
57 Fredericksburg 607/100K
58 Ashland 607/100K
59 Roanoke 621/100K
60 Newport News 747/100K
61 Portsmouth 752/100K
62 Emporia 1,069/100K
63 Petersburg 1,070/100K

The safest cities in Virginia have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Bridgewater leads with just 29.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Bridgewater has just 29.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents - well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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