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Is Richardson, Texas Safe?

Population 118,542 · Safer than 11% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Richardson 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 288.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,903 per 100K.

Richardson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRichardsonTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate395.4315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2492.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate242.0--268.2
Theft Rate1903.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate305.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

288.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

395/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2493/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Richardson

Violent crime in Richardson is close to the national average. The rate of 395.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2492.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,903 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Richardson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault242
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary459
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,903
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft305
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Richardson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Richardson
395.4
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Richardson
2492.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Richardson Safety

Is Richardson safe?
Not especially. Richardson earns a D- with a crime rate of 288.8 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 Richardson?
288.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 395.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2492.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Richardson safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Richardson's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,903 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Richardson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Richardson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Richardson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Richardson?
Crime rates have held steady in Richardson, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Richardson compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Richardson ranks behind about 94% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Richardson to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Richardson?
Bad. A D- grade and 288.8 per-thousand rate put Richardson below 89% of US cities. Violent crime at 395 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Richardson?
395.4 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (242), robbery (58), 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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