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Is Richmond, Kentucky Safe?

Population 40,663 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Richmond has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 272.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,816 per 100K.

Richmond Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRichmondKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate358.7307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2369.82033.91,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate216.0--268.2
Theft Rate1816.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate271.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

272.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

359/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2370/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Richmond

Violent crime in Richmond is close to the national average. The rate of 358.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2369.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,816 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Richmond Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault216
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary261
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,816
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft271
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Richmond Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Richmond
358.7
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Richmond
2369.8
State
2033.9
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 D with a crime rate of 272.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Richmond?
272.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 358.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2369.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Richmond safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Richmond's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,816 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 D grade.
How does Richmond compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Richmond ranks behind about 83% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Richmond to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Richmond?
Bad. A D grade and 272.9 per-thousand rate put Richmond below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 359 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Richmond?
358.7 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (216), robbery (61), and murder (6.0) 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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