Top 10 Safest Cities in Virginia

10. Herndon, Virginia

Herndon is a suburb of Arlington located less than 3 miles east of Dulles International Airport. It is an easy commute to Washington DC, and hosts many opportunities for shopping and entertainment. Visit a 150-year-old working farm where visitors can get up close to dozens of different farm animals. Follow it up with dinner at one of many tasty downtown restaurants. Herndon has the 10th lowest crime rate for cities in Virginia at 13.53 for every 1,000 residents.

9. Warrenton, Virginia.

Warrenton is an hour west of Washington DC and is proud of its Civil War historical sites and annual horse show that just celebrated its 121^st year. Warrenton is also the hometown of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall, the longest-serving chief justice in history at 34 years. Warrenton comes in at the 9^th safest city in Virginia, with 12.33 crimes for every 1,000 residents.

8. Radford, Virginia.

Radford is a beautiful town about 50 miles southwest of Roanoke. It is in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. It is home to Radford University and the Motor Mile Dragway where you can see six different types of track racing. Radford boasts the rank of 8^th safest city in Virginia at 12.12 crimes reported per 1,000 residents.

7. Leesburg, Virginia.

Leesburg is seated at the most Northern edge of Virginia. It is name after the family of Robert E. Lee who settled in the area around 1740. The city’s proximity to the Potomac River made it an important location during the Civil War, and it continues to sport strong growth in population and the economy. Leesburg is the 7^th safest city in Virginia, with a rate of 12.12 crimes per 1,000 residents. It beats out Radford for its effective law enforcement.

6. Vienna, Virginia.

Viena is an affluent suburb of Arlington and sits right along the Appalachian Trail. It is a city that values the environment and has been named Tree City USA twenty years in a row by the Arbor Day Foundation. Vienna is 6^th on the list of safest cities in Virginia, with just 10.98 crimes per 1,000 residents.

5. Manassas Park, Virginia.

Manassas Park is known for having a small-town spirit in a suburban location. You can visit many Civil War battlefields and even catch a reenactment to learn about their role in this pivotal time period. Award-winning primary and secondary schools attract many young families to the affordable cost of living compared to other DC suburbs. Manassas Park enjoys a standing of the 5^th safest city in Virginia at 9.94 crimes per 1,000 residents.

4. Poquoson, Virginia.

Poquoson is a quaint and historic town on the shore of Chesapeake Bay. Residents enjoy a mild climate and beautiful Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge, a 3,500 acre untouched nature preserve. Established in 1631, Poquoson is the oldest continuously named city in Virginia, retaining a name derived from the Native Americans that inhabited the area before English settlement. The city is also the 4^th safest in Virginia, with 9.40 crimes per 1,000 residents.

3. Blacksburg, Virginia.

Blacksburg is a terrific college town, home to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Located within the Appalachian Mountains, Blacksburg features many stunning hiking destinations such as Cascade Falls and McAfee’s Knob. You can even take your dog through one of Virginia’s only pet-friendly caves at Dixie Caverns. Blacksburg enjoys its place as the 3^rd safest city in Virginia, with only 7.23 crimes per 1,000 residents.

2. Lexington, Virginia.

Lexington is nestled into the Blue Ridge Mountains adjacent to the West Virginia border. It is the home of Washington and Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute. Famous Civil War veterans Robert E. Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson are buried in the city. Lexington takes up only 2.5 square miles and is the 2^nd safest city in Virginia at 4.79 crimes per 1,000 residents.

1. Purcellville, Virginia

Purcellville, in north central Virginia, is home to a dozen wineries and acres of majestic old-growth forest. Residents quench their thirst at several craft breweries after climbing to the top of Bald Mountain to watch the sunset. Local Purcellville artists showcase their talents by painting wine barrels place around the town’s main arteries. Purcellville is the safest city in all of Virginia with only 4.35 crimes per 1,000 residents.

Most Improved. Richmond, Virginia.

It wouldn’t be a list of Virginia’s best anything without a shout out to Richmond, Virginia. The greater Richmond metropolitan area is the 3^rd most populous in Virginia. The crime rate has decreased 166% in the last three decades. Richmond often makes the top five of best cities to reside in Virginia. The area has an eclectic mix of suburbs from quiet and affluent to hip and happening.

The safest suburbs of Richmond include Bellevue, The Museum District, and The Fan. Bellevue’s crime rate is less than the greater Richmond area and is mostly residential. It boasts the scenic Bryan Park and excellent access to major thoroughfares. The Museum District is the cultural center of Richmond. Richmond’s best museums are concentrated there including the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Science Museum of Virginia, and Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. The Fan District (as referred to by locals) is home to Virginia Commonwealth University and boasts award-winning restaurants.

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