Richmond, VA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Richmond, VA

Is Richmond, VA safe to live in?

Richmond's safety picture is genuinely mixed, but leaning positive when you look at the numbers. Of the 147 neighborhoods analyzed across the metro area, 74% earn a safe rating of A or B — meaning roughly three out of four neighborhoods are considered low to moderate risk. Specifically, 27.2% of neighborhoods hold an A grade and 46.9% hold a B grade. On the other end, only about 10% of neighborhoods fall into the higher-crime D or F tiers. Neighborhoods like University of Richmond (A+), Wilton (A+), and Westhampton (A+) consistently rank among the safest, while areas such as Creighton, Whitcomb, and Gilpin carry F grades and warrant extra caution. The city-wide safety rating lands at a moderate C, and the overall crime grade is D+, reflecting the drag that a small number of high-crime neighborhoods place on the city average.

What is the crime rate in Richmond, VA?

Richmond's overall crime grade is D+, though the city-wide neighborhood safety rating averages out to a moderate C across 147 analyzed neighborhoods. The grade distribution tells the real story: 40 neighborhoods (27.2%) earn an A, 69 neighborhoods (46.9%) earn a B, 24 neighborhoods (16.3%) earn a C, 9 neighborhoods (6.1%) earn a D, and 5 neighborhoods (3.4%) earn an F. The lower overall crime grade is partly a function of Richmond's socioeconomic context — the city carries a 20.9% poverty rate and a 6.3% unemployment rate, both of which are correlated with elevated crime in concentrated pockets. Property crime is the most frequently reported category city-wide, while violent incidents are more geographically concentrated in F-grade neighborhoods like Fairfield and Eastview.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Richmond, VA?

Ten neighborhoods currently hold the top A+ safety grade, and they share a pattern of higher median incomes and lower population density. Here's a quick breakdown:

• Wilton — A+, median income $282,631 (the wealthiest neighborhood in the dataset)
• Country Club of Virginia - Westhampton — A+, median income $187,708
• Windsor Farms — A+, median income $234,257
• Colonial Place — A+, median income $129,729
• Westhampton — A+, median income $143,988
• Three Chopt — A+, median income $120,888
• Stonewall Court — A+, median income $132,391
• Westover Hills — A+, median income $108,819
• Malvern Gardens — A+, median income $88,245
• University of Richmond — A+, median income $85,001

All ten of these neighborhoods sit well above Richmond's median household income of $51,421, illustrating the strong correlation between economic stability and lower crime rates.

Which neighborhoods in Richmond have the highest crime?

Five neighborhoods currently carry an F grade, representing the highest-crime tier in Richmond's 147-neighborhood analysis. Creighton, Whitcomb, and Gilpin hold outright F grades, while Fairfield and Eastview are rated F+. Together, these five neighborhoods account for just 3.4% of the 147 neighborhoods analyzed, but they have an outsized impact on the city's overall D+ crime grade. These areas generally fall below the city's median household income of $51,421 and experience higher concentrations of both property and violent crime. If you are considering renting or buying in Richmond, cross-referencing any address against the neighborhood crime grade is a practical first step.

Is Richmond, VA a good place to live in 2026?

For many residents, yes — but the answer depends heavily on which neighborhood you choose. Richmond offers a relatively affordable cost of living, with a median home value of $244,096 and a median rent of $1,070, both well below national averages for mid-sized cities. The 74% of neighborhoods graded A or B provide genuinely safe environments, and areas like Three Chopt, Westover Hills, and Colonial Place combine safety grades of A+ with median incomes above $100,000. On the other hand, the city's 20.9% poverty rate and 6.3% unemployment rate contribute to economic stress in certain corridors, particularly in the F-grade neighborhoods. Families and professionals who prioritize safety should focus their search on the west end neighborhoods — including Westhampton, Windsor Farms, and Wilton — where crime grades are consistently at the top of the scale.

How does Richmond's crime compare across its neighborhoods?

The spread is wide. At one extreme, Wilton (A+, median income $282,631) and Windsor Farms (A+, median income $234,257) represent some of the safest and most affluent residential areas in Virginia. At the other extreme, Creighton and Gilpin carry F grades. Between these poles, the bulk of Richmond — 69 of 147 neighborhoods, or nearly 47% — sits at a B grade, meaning moderate safety with manageable crime levels. Only 9 neighborhoods (6.1%) earn a D, and the 5 F-grade neighborhoods (3.4%) are geographically clustered in specific corridors rather than spread across the city. This concentration means that most Richmond residents in average or above-average neighborhoods experience a meaningfully different crime environment than the overall D+ city grade might suggest.