Richwood, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Richwood Police Department serves the city of Richwood, TX in Brazoria County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 180 violent crimes and 246 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 105.3 per 100k residents, which is 0.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 42.1 per 100k, 74.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate105.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate42.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents246 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate42.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents189 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime105.3C180106.2-0.8%
Property Crime42.1A246163.6-74.3%
Larceny42.1A189116.4-63.8%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Clute 2 miles
F 244.4
C 178.6
Violent: 132.0% higher
Property: 324.0% higher
Lake Jackson 3 miles
D 138.5
D 196.8
Violent: 31.5% higher
Property: 367.4% higher
Oyster Creek 6 miles
D 165.3
N/A 0.0
Violent: 57.0% higher
Property: N/A
Jones Creek 7 miles
N/A 0.0
A 48.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 14.2% higher
Freeport 7 miles
B 85.9
A 105.0
Violent: 18.4% lower
Property: 149.2% higher