Richlands, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Richlands Police Department serves the city of Richlands, VA in Tazewell County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 433 violent crimes and 435 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.8 per 100k residents, which is 63.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 135.9 per 100k, 16.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 ARobbery
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 38.8 | A | 433 | 106.2 | -63.4% |
| Property Crime | 135.9 | B | 435 | 163.6 | -16.9% |
| Robbery | 19.4 | F | 3 | 5.8 | +233.8% |
| Burglary | 19.4 | B | 85 | 24.0 | -19.2% |
| Larceny | 97.1 | B | 317 | 116.4 | -16.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.4 | B | 29 | 22.2 | -12.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield | 0 miles | C 100.9 | F 645.7 | Violent: 159.8% higher Property: 374.9% higher |
| Pocahontas | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Tazewell | 0 miles | A 68.5 | A 91.3 | Violent: 76.4% higher Property: 32.8% lower |
| Cedar Bluff | 11 miles | C 96.5 | A 96.5 | Violent: 148.5% higher Property: 29.0% lower |
| Chilhowie | 20 miles | A 61.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 58.7% higher Property: N/A |