Richfield, MN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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31%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

9%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

38%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Richfield_{/100k people}	Minnesota_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,095	n/a (estimate)	3,035	2,247	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	2.8	3.2	6.3
Rape	14	n/a	38.8	40.7	40.0
Robbery	28	n/a	77.6	57.0	66.1
Assault	79	n/a	219.0	179.7	268.2
Violent crime	122	n/a (estimate)	338	281	370
Burglary	84	n/a	232.8	214.2	269.8
Theft	759	n/a	2,103.7	1,464.8	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	130	n/a	360.3	287.9	282.7
Property crime	973	n/a (estimate)	2,697	1,967	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Richfield, MN

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Richfield is 30.6% higher than the national average. Specifically, there were 122 violent crimes reported in Richfield, equivalent to 338 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 8.6%. Additionally, Richfield recorded 973 property crimes, amounting to 2697 per 100,000 people, higher than the national average by 38%.

Richfield exhibits a violent crime rate that closely echoes the national average reported by all cities, with 338 incidents per 100,000 people, in line with the nationwide figure of 370. This uniformity underscores Richfield as a community where safety standards align seamlessly with the broader national context, delivering residents a steadfast and dependable sense of security.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Richfield?

What is the prevailing sentiment among Richfield residents regarding the state of crime? A comprehensive survey conducted by AreaVibes, involving 52 respondents, sheds light on this matter. The results were as follows: 37% of Richfield residents expressed a notable sense of security, asserting that crime was virtually non-existent in their community, and they felt at ease strolling the streets after dark. While, 63% of those surveyed held a contrasting viewpoint, perceiving a higher incidence of crime, leading them to feel apprehensive about walking alone at night.

Is Richfield a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Richfield is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Richfield has a total crime rate that is 31% higher than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 3 daily crimes (0.33 violent daily crimes and 2.67 daily property crimes) in Richfield.

Has Crime in Richfield Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Richfield has decreased by 2% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Richfield is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has decreased by 6.9%, while property crime has decreased by 1.3%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Richfield.

Potential Causes for Crime in Richfield

High population density areas are often large urban centers with diverse economic opportunities. These areas can exacerbate income inequality, with pockets of poverty existing alongside affluence. Areas with economic disparities may experience higher property crimes and, in some cases, violent crimes. On the other hand, areas with low population density tend to see lower Richfield crime rates. The population density in Richfield is 5348.8 people per square mile, while the national average is 90.6 people per square mile.

In Richfield, the median home price stands at $241,100, diverging from the national average of $184,700. Elevated housing costs often induce financial strain among residents. When individuals grapple with the challenges of affording housing, they may find themselves compelled to resort to criminal activities as a means of addressing their financial hardships, including acts like theft or fraud. This predicament is particularly pronounced in areas where housing affordability poses a persistent issue, giving rise to heightened concerns regarding crime. In such instances, some individuals and families may find themselves constrained to reside in cramped or subpar housing conditions, exacerbating stress levels and potentially fostering domestic disputes and associated criminal incidents.

In Richfield, the average rental rates are $1,150 per month, compared to the national average of $949. Rapid increases in rental costs can lead to neighborhood instability as residents are forced to move frequently in search of more affordable housing. This transience can weaken community bonds and hinder the establishment of social support networks, which can indirectly contribute to crime. While affordable rent and areas with higher income per capita, allow for long term renters and community bonds to the formed, therefore reducing crime rates on the long term.

Richfield crime map

The Richfield crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Richfield as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Richfield crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Richfield crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Richfield crime rates are 31% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Richfield are 9% lower than the national average
In Richfield you have a 1 in 33 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Richfield is safer than 25% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Richfield has decreased by 1%

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Daily Crime In Richfield (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Richfield, Minnesota is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Richfield are 1.35 times more than the Minnesota average and 1.31 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Richfield are 1.21 times more than than Minnesota and 1.09 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Richfield are 1.37 times more than than Minnesota and 1.38 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Richfield (higher is better)

Is Richfield safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Minnesota as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Richfield to other cities in the state and across the country, Richfield is 10% safer than other cities of Minnesota and 25% safer than other cities in the nation. Richfield has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Richfield

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Richfield is 1 in 296

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Richfield is 1 in 38

The chance of being a victim of crime in Richfield is 1 in 33

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Richfield? If you reside in Richfield, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 296. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 38 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Richfield, is 1 in 33.

Year Over Year Crime In Richfield (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Richfield is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Richfield has decreased by 6%, while the property crime rate in Richfield has decreased by 1% year over year. The number of total crimes in Richfield has decreased by 1% year over year.

Richfield police department

Item	Richfield	Minnesota	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	56	7,759	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.6	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 56 Richfield police officers. This results in 1.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 13.6% less than the Minnesota average and 52.1% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Minnesota

State	Total offenders	Minnesota_/100K	National_/100K
Minnesota	1,283	26	266

There are a total of 1,283 sex offenders in Minnesota. This yields a total of 26 sex offenders in Minnesota per 100,000 residents which is 90% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Tonka Bay, MN	1,466	39	276	316
Excelsior, MN	2,414	44	309	353
Long Lake, MN	1,779	62	435	497
Deephaven, MN	3,904	27	504	531
Medina, MN	6,549	44	503	548
Rosemount, MN	24,792	47	567	614
Orono, MN	8,217	120	525	644
Richfield, MN	36,253	338	2,697	3,035

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Elmont, NY	36,245	429	1,722	2,151
Calumet City, IL	36,229	430	2,522	2,952
Bettendorf, IA	36,214	78	1,378	1,456
Winchester, NV	36,302	563	2,953	3,516
Oak Creek, WI	36,321	125	2,067	2,192
Richfield, MN	36,253	338	2,697	3,035

Source: The Richfield, MN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.