Crime Safety Grade

C

Richmond, VA Crime Rate

Higher crime than 51% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 147+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Richmond Safe?

With an overall crime index of 112, Richmond has a 12% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 225. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like University of Richmond earning an A+ grade while Creighton rates F.

Crime Index Comparison

Richmond
112
Virginia Avg
112
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
112
12% above average
Violent Crime
111
11% above average
Property Crime
113
13% above average
Safe Areas
74%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Richmond

1 in 225

Property crime: 1 in 221

Where Is It Safe in Richmond?

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Richmond Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 18% above avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 4% above avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 106 ▲ 6%
Assault Violent 117 ▲ 17%
Robbery Violent 110 ▲ 10%
Burglary Property 104 ▲ 4%
Larceny / Theft Property 118 ▲ 18%
Vehicle Theft Property 116 ▲ 16%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Richmond Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 University of Richmond A+ 3
2 Wilton A+ 25
3 Country Club of Virginia - Westhampton A+ 34
4 Windsor Farms A+ 14
5 Colonial Place A+ 43
6 Westhampton A+ 30
7 Three Chopt A+ 56
8 Stonewall Court A+ 35
9 Westover Hills A+ 43
10 Malvern Gardens A+ 53
11 Monument Avenue Park A+ 46
12 Mary Munford A+ 105
13 Willow Lawn A+ 47
14 Laburnum Park A+ 75
15 Bellevue A 90
16 Stratford Hills A 36
17 Stony Point A 43
18 Forest Hill Park A 44
19 Southampton A 80
20 Rosedale A 100
21 The Museum District A 109
22 Oregon Hill A 121
23 Forest Hill A 44
24 Carytown A 97
25 Bryan Park A 112
26 Huguenot A 36
27 Sauer's Gardens A 123
28 Woodland Heights A 73
29 The Fan A 134
30 VCU A- 57
31 Gravel Hill A- 46
32 Willow Oaks A- 42
33 Woodhaven A- 59
34 Swanson A- 73
35 Warwick A- 73
36 Westover Hills West A- 55
37 Davee Gardens A- 80
38 Oak Grove A- 79
39 Carillon A- 116
40 Biotech and MCV District A- 70
41 Oxford B+ 85
42 Forest View B+ 138
43 The Diamond B+ 120
44 Maymont Park B+ 114
45 Powhite Park B+ 119
46 Ginter Park Terrace B+ 69
47 Pocoshock B+ 87
48 Edgewood B+ 76
49 Fawnbrook B+ 78
50 Brookhaven Farms B+ 78
51 Shockoe Bottom B+ 147
52 Virginia Union B+ 54
53 Southern Barton Heights B+ 81
54 Capitol District B+ 124
55 Chamberlayne Industrial Center B+ 79
56 North Highland Park B+ 101
57 Church Hill B+ 136
58 Westlake Hills B+ 129
59 Cedarhurst B+ 98
60 City Center B+ 125
61 Stadium B+ 111
62 Scott's Addition B+ 135
63 Chippenham Forest B+ 96
64 Reedy Creek B 105
65 Byrd Park B 101
66 Commerce Road Industrial Area B 128
67 South Garden B 120
68 Broadrock Sports Complex B 120
69 John Marshall B 116
70 Brookbury B 118
71 Belmont Woods B 116
72 Cofer B 115
73 Mcguire Manor B 134
74 Worthington B 114
75 Ginter Park B 131
76 Deerbourne B 106
77 Windsor B 122
78 Belt Center B 98
79 McGuire B 96
80 Beaufont B 124
81 HIckory Hill B 116
82 Southwood B 129
83 Northern Barton Heights B 96
84 Museums B 134
85 Brookland Park B 87
86 Mosby B 79
87 Shockoe Slip B 161
88 Swansboro B 128
89 Newtowne West B 129
90 Pine Camp B 83
91 Highland Park Southern Tip B 107
92 Providence Park B 114
93 Green Park B 110
94 Central Office B 162
95 Gambles Hill B 162
96 British Camp Farms B 118
97 Washington Park B 80
98 Chimborazo B- 126
99 Hickory Hill B- 83
100 Cullenwood B- 85
101 Forest Hill Terrace B- 140
102 Cottrell Farms B- 156
103 Sherwood Park B- 144
104 Oakwood Cemetary B- 171
105 Oakwood B- 171
106 Magnolia Industrial Center B- 137
107 Highland Terrace B- 131
108 Hollywood Cemetary B- 101
109 Old Town Manchester B- 136
110 Parnell Industrial Area C+ 94
111 Carver C+ 103
112 Piney Knolls C+ 140
113 Elkhardt C+ 158
114 Broad Rock Industrial Park C+ 153
115 Monroe Ward C+ 148
116 Broadrock C+ 166
117 Belle and Mayo Islands C+ 153
118 Bellemeade C+ 154
119 Westover C+ 163
120 Fairmount C+ 147
121 Swansboro West C+ 129
122 Peter Paul C+ 149
123 Midlothian C 141
124 Jeff Davis C 161
125 Manchester C 158
126 Jahnke C 146
127 Cherry Gardens C 128
128 Jackson Ward C 168
129 Blackwell C 151
130 Upper Shockoe Valley C 137
131 Maymont C 133
132 Randolph C- 152
133 Hillside Court C- 147
134 Walmsley D+ 165
135 Church HIll North D+ 156
136 Northrop D+ 172
137 Hioaks D+ 155
138 Union Hill D+ 185
139 Woodville D 161
140 Maury D- 194
141 Ancarows Landing D- 178
142 Brauers D- 186
143 Eastview F+ 178
144 Fairfield F+ 180
145 Gilpin F 194
146 Whitcomb F 182
147 Creighton F 187

Richmond Crime by Zip Code

23173
A+ Index: 3
23226
A Index: 67
23221
A Index: 85
23250
A Index: 48
23236
A Index: 81
23298
A- Index: 5
23235
A- Index: 84
23230
A- Index: 110
23284
B+ Index: 56
23237
B+ Index: 118
23225
B+ Index: 112
23227
B Index: 118
23220
B Index: 124
23222
B Index: 112
23232
B Index: 94
23234
B Index: 135
23269
B- Index: 134
23224
B- Index: 128
23223
C+ Index: 133
23219
C Index: 159

Richmond Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
1,025,120
Median Income
$51,421
Home Value
$244,096
Median Rent
$1,070
Home Ownership
44%

Racial Demographics

White
41.6%
Black
46.9%
Hispanic
9.7%
Asian
2.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Richmond?
Richmond has an overall crime index of 112, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 74% of neighborhoods in Richmond are rated A or B for safety.
Is Richmond safe to live in?
Richmond has a crime safety grade of C. Higher than average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Richmond?
The safest neighborhoods in Richmond based on crime data include University of Richmond, Wilton, Country Club of Virginia - Westhampton, Windsor Farms, and Colonial Place. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Richmond crime compare to the national average?
Richmond's overall crime index is 112 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 12% higher than the typical US city.

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