Richmond, MO Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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26%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

12%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

33%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Richmond_{/100k people}	Missouri_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	170	n/a (estimate)	2,864	2,554	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	9.1	5.7
Rape	5	n/a	84.2	46.4	38.0
Robbery	1	n/a	16.8	52.9	66.5
Assault	13	n/a	219.0	350.2	264.1
Violent crime	19	n/a (estimate)	320	459	364
Burglary	14	n/a	235.8	251.2	250.7
Theft	131	n/a	2,206.9	1,365.4	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	6	n/a	101.1	478.6	318.7
Property crime	151	n/a (estimate)	2,544	2,095	1,917

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Richmond crime map

The Richmond crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Richmond 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 Richmond crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Richmond 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

Richmond crime rates are 26% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Richmond are 12% lower than the national average
In Richmond you have a 1 in 35 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Richmond is safer than 17% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Richmond has decreased by 2%

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Daily Crime In Richmond (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Richmond for every 100,000 residents. The Richmond total amount of daily crime is 1.12 times more than the Missouri average and 1.26 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Richmond, is 1.43 times less than the Missouri average, and it is 1.14 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Richmond has a daily crime average that is 1.21 times more than the Missouri average and 1.33 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Richmond (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Richmond in comparison to other Missouri communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Richmond safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Richmond being safer than 26% of cities in Missouri and 17% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Missouri cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Richmond. In conclusion, Richmond ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Richmond

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Richmond is 1 in 313

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Richmond is 1 in 40

The chance of being a victim of crime in Richmond is 1 in 35

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Richmond? In Richmond, MO you have a 1 in 313 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 40 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 35 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Richmond.

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

Determining whether Richmond is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Richmond violent crime rates have decreased by 36%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 6% year over year. Total crimes for Richmond has decreased by 2% in the same time frame.

Richmond police department

Item	Richmond	Missouri	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	12	12,115	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.1	3.7	3.3

There are a total of 12 Richmond police officers. This results in 2.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 44% less than the Missouri average and 35.7% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Missouri

State	Total offenders	Missouri_/100K	National_/100K
Missouri	19,657	344	266

There are a total of 19,657 sex offenders in Missouri. This yields a total of 344 sex offenders in Missouri per 100,000 residents which is 29% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Napoleon, MO	162	0	0	0
Hardin, MO	655	0	0	0
Orrick, MO	824	0	408	408
Higginsville, MO	4,627	21	911	932
Lexington, MO	4,540	529	904	1,433
Buckner, MO	3,049	313	1,217	1,530
Lawson, MO	2,423	79	1,589	1,668
Richmond, MO	5,622	320	2,544	2,864

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Shippensburg, PA	5,621	90	1,261	1,351
Trooper, PA	5,626	87	514	600
Belle Fourche, SD	5,628	252	1,191	1,443
Albion, NY	5,615	482	2,222	2,703
Rio Pinar, FL	5,615	98	510	608
Richmond, MO	5,622	320	2,544	2,864

Source: The Richmond, MO crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.