Is Richmond, TX safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 5 Richmond neighborhoods we score (average 79/100), 5 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?Safest neighborhoods in Richmond
- 1Northwest Richmond· RichmondNorthwest Richmond blends newer residential developments, master-planned neighborhoods, and pockets of rural-suburban open space. It offers…84Go
- 2South Richmond· RichmondSouth Richmond spans a mix of established residential subdivisions, newer master-planned developments, and commercial strips along major corridors…81Go
- 3Southeast Richmond· RichmondSoutheast Richmond is a primarily residential and suburban community characterized by established subdivisions, local schools, and commercial nodes…80Go
- 4Central Richmond· RichmondCentral Richmond forms the historic and administrative heart of Fort Bend County, centered along Morton Street and the Brazos River. It blends…76Go, stay aware
- 5North Richmond· RichmondLocated just north of the Brazos River and historic downtown Richmond, North Richmond consists of established neighborhoods, semi-rural pockets, and…76Go, stay aware
All Richmond neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 3 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Northwest Richmond· RichmondNorthwest Richmond blends newer residential developments, master-planned neighborhoods, and pockets of rural-suburban open space. It offers…84Go
- South Richmond· RichmondSouth Richmond spans a mix of established residential subdivisions, newer master-planned developments, and commercial strips along major corridors…81Go
- Southeast Richmond· RichmondSoutheast Richmond is a primarily residential and suburban community characterized by established subdivisions, local schools, and commercial nodes…80Go
Go, stay aware — 2 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Central Richmond· RichmondCentral Richmond forms the historic and administrative heart of Fort Bend County, centered along Morton Street and the Brazos River. It blends…76Go, stay aware
- North Richmond· RichmondLocated just north of the Brazos River and historic downtown Richmond, North Richmond consists of established neighborhoods, semi-rural pockets, and…76Go, stay aware
Richmond safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Richmond?
Northwest Richmond scores highest at 84/100, followed by South Richmond (81) and Southeast Richmond (80).
Is Richmond safe to walk at night?
In the 3 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Richmond areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Richmond neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.