Richmond, KY crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 10.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
High Risk
per 1000 residents
The area has very low safety standards with a C rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (53.2% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
With 654 total incidents, Richmond shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Richmond demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2165226, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 654. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 239 incidents. Property crime is also significant, with a total of 348 incidents, with larceny/theft offenses being the most common subcategory (254 incidents), followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property (52 incidents). Other notable categories include robbery (6 incidents), sex offenses (27 incidents), and homicide (3 incidents). The "others" category, encompassing crimes like bribery, fraud, embezzlement, and counterfeiting/forgery, accounts for 31 incidents. Within the property crime category, burglary/breaking & entering accounts for 13 incidents, while motor vehicle theft accounts for 16 incidents, and stolen property offenses account for 13 incidents. The sex offenses category includes 12 incidents of sex offenses and 15 incidents of kidnapping/abduction. To provide a comprehensive safety assessment, additional data points are needed, including the city name, state name, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. Without this information, it is challenging to provide a complete picture of the area's safety profile.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Richmond, KY.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Richmond, KY and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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