Crime & Safety in Richmond, VA

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

Richmond has a violent crime rate of 349 per 100,000 residents, 8% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 206.6 per 100,000, robbery at 97.9, rape at 20.3. The murder rate is 24.2 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,240 per 100,000, 65% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,424, burglary at 270, vehicle theft at 531 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 32 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Richmond receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent349.0/100K
8% below US avg
Murder24.2/100K
283% above US avg
Rape20.3/100K
Robbery97.9/100K
Assault206.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,240.2/100K
65% above US avg
Burglary270.5/100K
Theft2,424.5/100K
Vehicle Theft530.6/100K
Arson14.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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