Crime & Safety in Richmond, KY

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Richmond has a violent crime rate of 221 per 100,000 residents, 42% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 105.1 per 100,000, robbery at 47.3, rape at 63.0. The murder rate is 5.3 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,980 per 100,000, 1% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,463, burglary at 328, vehicle theft at 186 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 11 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Richmond receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Richmond vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent220.6/100K
42% below US avg
Murder5.3/100K
17% below US avg
Rape63.0/100K
Robbery47.3/100K
Assault105.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,980.5/100K
1% above US avg
Burglary328.3/100K
Theft1,463.0/100K
Vehicle Theft186.5/100K
Arson2.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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