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Is Richmond, Texas Safe?

Population 13,389 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Richmond is a smaller community of 13,389 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 251.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,816 per 100K.

Richmond Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRichmondTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate234.9315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2281.42077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate173.0--268.2
Theft Rate1816.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate242.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

235/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2281/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Richmond

Violent crime in Richmond is below the national average. The rate of 234.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2281.4 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

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault173
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary444
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,816
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft242
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Richmond Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Richmond
234.9
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Richmond
2281.4
State
2077.3
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 251.6 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?
251.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 234.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2281.4 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?
No. Crime in Richmond has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Richmond compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Richmond ranks behind about 77% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x 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. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Richmond?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.6 per-thousand rate put Richmond below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 235 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Richmond?
234.9 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (173), robbery (43), 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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