Richmond, CA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Richmond, CA

Is Richmond, CA safe in 2026?

Richmond carries an overall crime grade of D-, which places it below average for safety among California cities. Across the 24 neighborhoods analyzed, only 29% earn a B grade or higher — meaning fewer than 1 in 3 neighborhoods qualify as relatively safe. On the other end, 38% of neighborhoods are graded D or F, including Panhandle Annex, Parkview, North Richmond, and Pullman — all rated F+. That said, pockets of genuine safety do exist: East Richmond Heights (B+), Point Richmond (B+), and North and East (B+) consistently outperform the city average. Safety in Richmond depends heavily on which specific neighborhood you're in, making neighborhood-level research essential.

What types of crimes happen most often in Richmond?

Based on the most recent 90-day incident data (45 total reported incidents), theft is the single most common offense, accounting for 29% of all incidents (13 cases), with the latest recorded as recently as April 17, 2026. Drug offenses are the second most frequent category at 16% (7 incidents), followed by a cluster of offense types — vandalism, DUI/traffic violations, fraud, and arrests — each representing 11% (5 incidents) of the total. Property-related crimes round out the picture: burglary accounts for 7% (3 incidents) and motor vehicle theft for 4% (2 incidents). Taken together, theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft combine for roughly 40% of all recent incidents, underscoring that property crime is the dominant safety concern in Richmond right now.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Richmond, CA?

The top-rated neighborhoods for safety in Richmond are East Richmond Heights (B+), home to about 3,315 residents with a median household income of $98,125, and Point Richmond (B+), a smaller community of roughly 891 residents with the city's highest median income at $127,385. North and East (B+) is notable as the largest relatively safe neighborhood, with a population of 17,349 — making it accessible to a broad range of residents. Richmond Heights (B) and Richmore Village (B-) also perform well. Among neighborhoods graded C+, Park Plaza (median income $83,770), Marina Bay, and the more densely populated Belding/Woods (8,643 residents) offer a middle ground between affordability and reasonable safety. In total, 7 of 24 neighborhoods (29.2%) earn a B grade, giving prospective residents real options if neighborhood selection is prioritized.

Which neighborhoods in Richmond have the highest crime?

Four Richmond neighborhoods are graded F+ — the lowest tier in our rating system: Panhandle Annex, Parkview, North Richmond, and Pullman. These areas account for 16.7% of all analyzed neighborhoods and represent the highest concentration of criminal activity in the city. Santa Fe is graded D-, placing it just above the F tier but still among the city's most challenging areas. Together, the D and F neighborhoods make up 38% of Richmond's analyzed areas. Residents and visitors are advised to consult the interactive crime map before traveling to or through these neighborhoods, particularly given the prevalence of theft and drug offenses in recent incident data.

What is the crime rate in Richmond compared to other cities?

Richmond's overall crime grade of D- places it in the bottom tier of cities nationally. With a poverty rate of 13.9% and an unemployment rate of 6.3% — both above California's statewide averages — Richmond faces structural economic pressures that correlate with elevated crime levels. Only 29% of its neighborhoods rate B or above, compared to safer Bay Area cities where a majority of neighborhoods may fall in that range. However, Richmond's median household income of $72,463 and median home value of $509,033 reflect the city's economic diversity and the fact that higher-income enclaves like Point Richmond and East Richmond Heights do maintain meaningfully lower crime environments within the same city limits.

Is Richmond, CA a good place to live?

Richmond offers a genuinely mixed picture. With a population of 110,051 and a median rent of $1,574 — significantly below the broader Bay Area average — the city attracts residents priced out of neighboring communities. The 29% of neighborhoods graded B or better, including East Richmond Heights, Point Richmond, Richmond Annex (B-, median income $81,651), and Richmond Heights (B, median income $91,799), provide viable options for families and individuals who prioritize safety. However, the city's D- overall crime grade, with 38% of neighborhoods in the D-F range, means that neighborhood selection is not optional — it's critical. Recent incident data showing theft as 29% of all crimes and drug offenses at 16% suggests that property security and situational awareness are ongoing concerns. For buyers and renters willing to research carefully, Richmond can offer affordability and community; for those who cannot be selective about location, the city's crime profile presents real challenges.