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Richmond, California: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 8.1 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Richmond, 88% higher than the rate across California (4.3). Its median household earns $95,391 and the median home value is $668,200. About 115,505 people live in Richmond.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Richmond?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Richmond at 8.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (936 in all). It stands at 88% higher than the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Its murder count for the year was 6. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 2,349 (20.4 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 7.5 per 1,000, about 3.8 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 21% between 2021 and 2025 (1,185 to 936).
| Offense (2025) | Richmond count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 936 | 8.1 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 6 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 35 | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 200 | 1.7 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 695 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,349 | 20.4 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 174 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,314 | 11.4 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 861 | 7.5 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Richmond changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,185 | 3,222 | 16 |
| 2022 | 1,063 | 3,150 | 17 |
| 2023 | 1,211 | 3,602 | 8 |
| 2024 | 1,092 | 3,158 | 10 |
| 2025 | 936 | 2,349 | 6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Richmond Police Department's own reports.
How does Richmond compare with California?
Households in Richmond have a median income of $95,391 (California: $99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $668,200 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,960 a month. About 115,505 people live on 30 square miles of land, roughly 3,845 per square mile. The city lies in Contra Costa County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Richmond | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,505 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $95,391 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $668,200 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,960 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.3% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 33.0% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 54.7% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.9 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Richmond?
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in Richmond: United Heckathorn Co.. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in Richmond. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. The tallest is North (82 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Contra Costa County as “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Richmond?
Richmond city limits had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Listed roads include I-580. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Richmond?
Federal school lists place 34 public and 4 private schools within Richmond. 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, Fort Point National Historic Site, John Muir National Historic Site, Muir Woods National Monument and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial. 10 state parks or recreation areas: Angel Island State Park, Benicia Capitol State Historic Park, Benicia State Recreation Area, Candlestick Point State Recreation Area and China Camp State Park and 5 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Richmond
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Richmond city limits. There is 1 licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
13 liquor stores are on the map inside the Richmond city limits: Crs Family Market & Liquor INC. (Richmond), G 1 Liquor 6 (Richmond), G1 Liquor 5 (Richmond), G1 Liquor 9 (Richmond), Hand's Liquor (Richmond), Liquor Hub 7 (Richmond), Mira Vista Liquor (Richmond), Peoples Market & Liquors (San Pablo) and 5 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Richmond city limits: Planned Parenthood Northern California-Hilltop-Richmond Health Center (Richmond).
See them on the map: liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Richmond?
In 2025, Richmond had 8.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (936 reported), 88% higher than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 20.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Richmond?
$95,391 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Richmond?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $668,200 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Richmond?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Contra Costa County as “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Berkeley, CA (7 mi) · San Rafael, CA (8 mi) · Vallejo, CA (12 mi) · Novato, CA (14 mi) · Oakland, CA (15 mi) · Alameda, CA (16 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Contra Costa County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Richmond city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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