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Is Richmond, California Safe?

Population 114,861 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Richmond means there's room for concern. The 232.1 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,307 per 100K.

Richmond Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRichmondCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate246.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2074.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate172.0--268.2
Theft Rate1307.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate423.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

232.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

246/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2074/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Richmond

Violent crime in Richmond is below the national average. The rate of 246.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2074.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,307 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Richmond Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault172
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary375
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,307
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft423
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Richmond Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Richmond
246.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Richmond
2074.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Richmond Safety

Is Richmond safe?
Not especially. Richmond earns a C- with a crime rate of 232.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Richmond?
232.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 246.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2074.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Richmond safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Richmond's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,307 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Richmond?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Richmond generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Richmond police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Richmond?
Crime rates have held steady in Richmond, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Richmond compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Richmond ranks behind about 70% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Richmond to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Richmond?
Bad. A C- grade and 232.1 per-thousand rate put Richmond below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 246 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Richmond?
246.4 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (172), robbery (37), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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