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Is Richland, Washington Safe?

Population 65,258 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Richland 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 268.9 per 1,000 residents. Theft is the most common offense at 2,120 per 100K, which is well above the national average.

Richland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRichlandWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate289.1318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2400.22054.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate2120.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate318.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

268.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

289/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2400/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Richland

Violent crime in Richland is below the national average. The rate of 289.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2400.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,120 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Richland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary404
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,120
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft318
0100% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Richland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Richland
289.1
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Richland
2400.2
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Richland Safety

Is Richland safe?
Not especially. Richland earns a D with a crime rate of 268.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Richland?
268.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 289.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2400.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Richland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Richland's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,120 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Richland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Richland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Richland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Richland?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Richland's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Richland compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Richland ranks behind about 84% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Richland to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Richland?
Bad. A D grade and 268.9 per-thousand rate put Richland below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 289 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Richland?
289.1 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (57), 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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