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The city of Richmond, California has been struggling with high levels of crime in recent years. According to statistics, the violent crime rate in Richmond is 46, almost twice the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as homicide, assault, and robbery. Furthermore, property crime in Richmond is also a major concern, with a rate of 55.1 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. These alarming numbers highlight the ongoing issue of crime in Richmond and the need for measures to address and combat it. As a resident of Richmond, I am constantly reminded of the prevalence of crime in my community and the importance of promoting safety and security for all.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Richmond violent crime is 46.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Richmond property crime is 55.1. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Richmond, California does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of San Rafael, California. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of San Rafael, California. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
San Pablo, CA Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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San Pablo, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock12019
Richmond, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock12019
El Cerrito, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Kensington, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
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San Rafael, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock102019
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Novato, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152019
Walnut Creek, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock162019
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I've lived in Richmond since 2014. I find that for proximity to the rest of the East Bay, Marin county, and San Francisco it's a tremendous location. We moved here from  More

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Over 5 years ago

Grown up around all my life, and lived for the past 3 years. Diverse in the worst kinda way (the way that will get you robbed or assaulted). The epicenter of the  More

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I've lived here for more than half of my life, and never want to leave. The weather is nearly perfect. The population is very racially diverse and people for the most  More

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