Richmond City County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Richmond City County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 17,602 violent crimes and 38,050 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 116.6 per 100k residents, which is +9.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 339.7 per 100k, +107.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate116.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents17,602 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents332 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents175 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,373 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,561 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate339.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents38,050 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,912 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate257.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents29,917 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate54.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,041 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 116.6 | C | 17602 | 106.2 | +9.7% |
| Property Crime | 339.7 | F | 38050 | 163.6 | +107.6% |
| Homicide | 0.9 | F | 332 | 0.5 | +63.3% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 175 | 3.5 | -75.4% |
| Robbery | 9.5 | F | 1373 | 5.8 | +63.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.9 | B | 2561 | 22.3 | -24.1% |
| Burglary | 26.0 | C | 3912 | 24.0 | +8.2% |
| Larceny | 257.8 | F | 29917 | 116.4 | +121.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 54.6 | F | 4041 | 22.2 | +146.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Richmond Police Department
Richmond, VA