Crime & Safety in Richmond
Richmond's real, disclosed crime picture runs genuinely elevated relative to other Kentucky communities specifically -- this record states that plainly rather than softening it.
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Learn moreA rate that runs higher than most Kentucky communities
NeighborhoodScout's own figures place Richmond's overall crime rate at approximately 23 per 1,000 residents -- higher than 94% of Kentucky's own cities and towns of all sizes.
Real, disclosed context
NeighborhoodScout separately notes this rate, while considerably higher than the national average across all U.S. communities, is not among the very highest nationally, with an overall victim odds of approximately 1 in 43.
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Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating, given the real, disclosed elevation relative to other Kentucky communities.
Key takeaways
- Richmond's overall crime rate (23/1,000) ran higher than 94% of Kentucky's own communities of all sizes.
- Overall odds of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime ran approximately 1 in 43.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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