Last updated 2026-06-15 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Low-crime suburbs and towns with strong schools, near DC, Richmond, and the coast.
1. Vienna: Safest overall
2. Blacksburg: Best college-town safety
3. Leesburg: Best historic-town safety
4. Ashburn: Best for safety and tech jobs
5. Williamsburg: Best for historic charm
6. Midlothian: Best near Richmond
7. Herndon: Best value safety near DC
8. Purcellville: Best small-town safety
For families and anyone prioritizing security, Virginia offers a strong roster of low-crime suburbs and towns, from the DC suburbs to the Richmond area and coast. We weighed reported crime alongside schools and community feel. Here are the 8 safest places to live in Virginia, ranked.