Crime Rate in Richmond, Virginia (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Richmond based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Richmond has a violent crime rate of 336.9 per 100,000 residents, 6% below the national average.
- →The murder rate in Richmond is 24.2 per 100K, with 56 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 5.8% compared to the previous year.
- →Richmond's violent crime rate is above the Virginia state average of 217.9/100K.
231,805
Population
336.9
Violent Rate
24.2
Murder Rate
3179.4
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Richmond decreased by -5.8% from the previous year. The city is currently on a volatile trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Richmond by type:
7.2%
Murder
5.5%
Rape
28.0%
Robbery
59.3%
Assault
How Richmond Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 231,805 | 336.9 | 24.2 | 3179.4 |
| 2023 | 230,789 | 357.5 | 26.9 | 3720.7 |
| 2022 | 227,323 | 359.8 | 25.9 | 3432.6 |
| 2021 | 234,928 | 374.2 | 37.9 | 2735.7 |
| 2020 | 233,350 | 348.8 | 28.3 | 2920.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Richmond?
Richmond has a violent crime rate of 336.9 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3179.4 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Richmond safe?
Richmond receives a safety grade of D based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 78th percentile for safety.
How does Richmond compare to the national average?
Richmond's violent crime rate of 336.9/100K is below the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.