Richmond, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Richmond Police Department serves the city of Richmond, CA in Contra Costa County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 8,095 violent crimes and 18,046 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 147.4 per 100k residents, which is 38.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 352.2 per 100k, 115.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 29 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate147.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,095 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate22.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,349 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate67.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,983 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate352.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents18,046 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate75.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,753 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate159.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,009 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate113.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,072 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 147.4 | D | 8095 | 106.2 | +38.8% |
| Property Crime | 352.2 | F | 18046 | 163.6 | +115.3% |
| Rape | 2.6 | B | 164 | 3.5 | -25.1% |
| Robbery | 22.1 | F | 1349 | 5.8 | +279.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 67.1 | F | 3983 | 22.3 | +201.4% |
| Burglary | 75.0 | F | 1753 | 24.0 | +212.3% |
| Larceny | 159.8 | D | 10009 | 116.4 | +37.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 113.0 | F | 6072 | 22.2 | +409.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 29 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 4 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch | 0 miles | C 124.9 | F 280.2 | Violent: 15.3% lower Property: 20.4% lower |
| Concord | 0 miles | C 97.3 | D 217.6 | Violent: 34.0% lower Property: 38.2% lower |
| Pittsburg | 0 miles | B 94.8 | C 155.0 | Violent: 35.7% lower Property: 56.0% lower |
| San Pablo | 0 miles | C 119.2 | F 270.5 | Violent: 19.2% lower Property: 23.2% lower |
| Walnut Creek | 0 miles | B 77.4 | C 184.1 | Violent: 47.5% lower Property: 47.7% lower |