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Crime & Safety in Richmond, VA

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

Richmond has a violent crime rate of 463 per 100,000 residents, 22% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 252.7 per 100,000, robbery at 166.9, rape at 19.5. The murder rate is 23.8 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,499 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,702, burglary at 427, vehicle theft at 370 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 Violent462.9/100K
22% above US avg
Murder23.8/100K
278% above US avg
Rape19.5/100K
Robbery166.9/100K
Assault252.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,499.5/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary427.4/100K
Theft2,702.0/100K
Vehicle Theft370.1/100K
Arson19.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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