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Is Richfield, Minnesota Safe?

Population 36,593 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Richfield has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 265.4 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,690 per 100K.

Richfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRichfieldMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate260.4323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2393.72036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate148.0--268.2
Theft Rate1690.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate557.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

260/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2394/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Richfield

Violent crime in Richfield is below the national average. The rate of 260.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2393.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,690 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Richfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault148
055% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary445
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,690
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft557
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Richfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Richfield
260.4
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Richfield
2393.7
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Richfield Safety

Is Richfield safe?
Not especially. Richfield earns a D with a crime rate of 265.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Richfield?
265.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 260.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2393.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Richfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Richfield's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,690 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Richfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Richfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Richfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Richfield?
Crime rates have held steady in Richfield, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Richfield compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Richfield ranks behind about 87% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Richfield 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 Richfield?
Bad. A D grade and 265.4 per-thousand rate put Richfield below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 260 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Richfield?
260.4 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (148), 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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