The crime rate in Richmond, NY County is lower than the national average. According to the provided context, the county has a violent crime rate of 18.7, which is lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Richmond County are less likely to be victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in Richmond County is also lower than the national average, with a rate of 17.2 compared to the US average of 35.4. This suggests that the county has effective measures in place to prevent crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. However, despite these lower crime rates, it is important for residents to remain vigilant and take precautions to ensure their safety and the security of their property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Richmond County violent crime is 18.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Richmond County property crime is 17.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Richmond, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Elizabeth, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Elizabeth, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.