Richmond, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Richmond Police Department serves the city of Richmond, VA in Richmond City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city 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. Over the same period, the city also reported 13 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 CHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade ARobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| 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
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 13 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 4 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 15 miles | F 217.0 | C 153.2 | Violent: 86.2% higher Property: 54.9% lower |
| Hopewell | 19 miles | F 239.6 | C 156.8 | Violent: 105.5% higher Property: 53.8% lower |
| Colonial Heights | 20 miles | D 163.4 | F 403.0 | Violent: 40.2% higher Property: 18.6% higher |
| West Point | 22 miles | A 29.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 75.1% lower Property: N/A |
| Petersburg | 24 miles | D 134.6 | D 260.3 | Violent: 15.5% higher Property: 23.4% lower |