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Satellite city view for Richmond, Virginia, Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, and the RVA metro with live police, fire, EMS, traffic, camera, medevac or police helicopter, and detailed incident markers.

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Active public incidents with the clearest urgency, multi-source confirmation, or public safety impact.

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PriorityBreaking Traffic AlertArrived

Breaking Traffic Alert in Richmond

Official active-call and traffic sources show a breaking corridor incident near Powhite Parkway / James River Bridge, Richmond, VA. Citizen reports and social posts are developing context until official details confirm the vehicle details.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

Powhite Parkway / James River Bridge, Richmond, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:57 AM
Corridor
Powhite Parkway / James River Bridge
Source Detail
Traffic Complaint, Investigate Rich: @Powhite Pkwy Nb Between Douglasdale Rd & Downtown Expy Wb Arrived
Agency
RPD
PriorityBuilding Fire at Commercial PropertyActive

Building Fire at Commercial Property in Caroline

Public source reports Building Fire at Commercial Property near 203 North Main Street, Bowling Green, VA 22427.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

203 North Main Street, Bowling Green, VA 22427Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 8:05 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm ActivationActive

Fire Alarm Activation in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation near 9101 Bon Air Crossings Drive, Richmond, VA 23235.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

9101 Bon Air Crossings Drive, Richmond, VA 23235Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:48 AM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
PriorityFire Alarm ActivationActive

Fire Alarm Activation in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation near 740 Trailblazer Way, Midlothian, VA 23114.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

740 Trailblazer Way, Midlothian, VA 23114Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:38 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityBuilding Strike By VehicleActive

Building Strike By Vehicle in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Building Strike By Vehicle near 538 Prince George Drive, Lees Mill, VA 23842.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

538 Prince George Drive, Lees Mill, VA 23842Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:37 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityAssault, Just Occurred / in ProgressEnroute

ASSAULT, JUST OCCURRED / in Progress in Richmond

Public source reports Assault, Just Occurred / in Progress near 1500 WENTBRIDGE RD.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

1500 Wentbridge RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 7:59 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
PriorityAssist Fire Department, Traffic and/or Crowd ControlArrived

Assist Fire Department, Traffic and/or Crowd Control in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 1900 KANSAS AVE. First reported 13 min ago.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

1900 Kansas AveMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:53 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityBrush Brush FireArrived

BRUSH - BRUSH FIRE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Brush - Brush Fire near MOSELEY RD / GENITO RD.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

Moseley Rd / Genito RdMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 22, 7:34 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
PriorityFire Alarm, KeypadArrived

FIRE ALARM, KEYPAD in Richmond

Public source reports Fire Alarm, Keypad near 1900 KANSAS AVE.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

1900 Kansas AveMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:53 AM
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityOutside FireActive

Outside Fire in Chesterfield

Public source reports Outside Fire near MOSELEY RD / GENITO RD, MOSELEY, VA.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

Moseley Rd / Genito Rd, Moseley, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:34 AM
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
Outside Fire
PulsePoint Status
Active
PriorityFire Alarm Activation at Cedarfield ParkwayActive

Fire Alarm Activation at Cedarfield Parkway in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation at Cedarfield Parkway near 2300 Cedarfield Parkway, Short Pump, VA 23233.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

2300 Cedarfield Parkway, Short Pump, VA 23233Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:17 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm at Old Ridge RoadActive

Fire Alarm at Old Ridge Road in Hanover

Public source reports Fire Alarm at Old Ridge Road near 12607 Old Ridge Road, Oliver, VA 23015.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

12607 Old Ridge Road, Oliver, VA 23015Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:13 AM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
PriorityFire Public ServiceActive

Fire Public Service in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Public Service near The James at Springline, 101 Springline Drive, Manchester, VA 23225.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

the James at Springline, 101 Springline Drive, Manchester, VA 23225Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:13 AM
Source Type
Fire

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Lower urgency items that still matter for neighborhood awareness and traffic planning.

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ActiveTraffic IncidentEnroute

Traffic Incident in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near RICH: @EXIT 73 - I95 SB (MAURY ST). First reported 6 min ago.

Rich: @Exit 73 - I95 Sb (Maury St)High confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 8:00 AM
Corridor
I95
Source Detail
Crash, Hazard Control Rich: @Exit 73 - I95 Sb (Maury St) Enroute
Agency
RFD
ActiveCrash, Property DamageArrived

Crash, Property Damage in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near NINE MILE RD/N 28TH ST RICH. First reported 13 min ago.

Nine Mile Rd/N 28th St RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 22, 7:53 AM
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage Nine Mile Rd/N 28th St Rich Arrived
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveCrash, Property DamageArrived

Crash, Property Damage in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near E CANAL ST/S 2ND ST RICH. First reported 17 min ago.

E Canal St/S 2nd St RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 22, 7:49 AM
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage E Canal St/S 2nd St Rich Arrived
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveVehicle AccidentActive

Vehicle Accident in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near COMMERCE RD & 4TH, RICHMOND, VA. First reported 4 min ago.

Commerce Rd & 4th, Richmond, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 8:01 AM
Source Detail
Vehicle Accident COMMERCE RD & 4TH, RICHMOND, VA
Agency
Richmond Fire
Call Code
Vehicle Accident
ActiveVehicle AccidentActive

Vehicle Accident in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 4TH & DOWNTOWN, RICHMOND, VA. First reported 5 min ago.

4th & Downtown, Richmond, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 8:00 AM
Source Detail
Vehicle Accident 4TH & DOWNTOWN, RICHMOND, VA
Agency
Richmond Fire
Call Code
Vehicle Accident
ActiveCrash, Hazard ControlArrived

CRASH, HAZARD CONTROL in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near NINE MILE RD/N 28TH ST RICH. First reported 9 min ago.

Nine Mile Rd/N 28th St RichMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 22, 7:57 AM
Source Detail
Crash, Hazard Control Nine Mile Rd/N 28th St Rich Arrived
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveTraffic CrashActive

Traffic Crash in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 10724 WOODPECKER RD, CHESTERFIELD, VA. First reported 26 min ago.

10724 Woodpecker Rd, Chesterfield, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:39 AM
Source Detail
Traffic Crash 10724 Woodpecker Rd, Chesterfield, VA
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
Traffic Crash
ActiveMotor Vehicle Accident WITH INJDispatched

Motor Vehicle Accident-WITH INJ in Chesterfield

Public source reports Motor Vehicle Accident-WITH INJ near 10700 WOODPECKER RD.

10700 Woodpecker RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:39 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveTree Down On RoadwayActive

Tree Down On Roadway in Caroline

Public source reports Tree Down On Roadway near Dodge City Road, Caroline County, VA 22427.

Dodge City Road, Caroline County, VA 22427Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:36 AM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
4 Updates
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 10724 WOODPECKER RD. First reported 0 min ago.

10724 Woodpecker RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 8:05 AM
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActiveBurglar Alarm, InvestigateDispatched

Burglar Alarm, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Burglar Alarm, Investigate near 1400 ROSENEATH RD.

1400 Roseneath RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 7:58 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveAssist Other Agency or Caller, CitizenEnroute

Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen near 800 OLIVER HILL WAY.

800 Oliver Hill WayHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 7:55 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveLarcenyDispatched

LARCENY in Chesterfield

Public source reports Larceny near 8100 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE.

8100 Midlothian TpkeHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 7:55 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveMental Subject, Tdo / EcoEnroute

Mental Subject, Tdo / Eco in Richmond

Public source reports Mental Subject, Tdo / Eco near 7100 JAHNKE RD.

7100 Jahnke RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 7:51 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveSubject Stop, Officer InitiatedArrived

Subject Stop, Officer-Initiated in Richmond

Public source reports Subject Stop, Officer-Initiated near MIDLOTHIAN TPKE/LABROOK CNCS RICH.

Midlothian Tpke/Labrook Cncs RichHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 7:47 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveAuto LarcenyDispatched

AUTO LARCENY in Chesterfield

Public source reports Auto Larceny near 5200 ROUTE 1.

VA-1 CorridorHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 7:25 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveLarceny, Just Occurred / in ProgressArrived

LARCENY, JUST OCCURRED / in Progress in Richmond

Public source reports Larceny, Just Occurred / in Progress near 1500 W BROAD ST.

1500 W Broad StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 6:55 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveMerchant Check, Officer InitiatedArrived

Merchant Check, Officer Initiated in Richmond

Public source reports Merchant Check, Officer Initiated near 5200 CHAMBERLAYNE AVE.

5200 Chamberlayne AveMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 22, 6:35 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveAuto LarcenyDispatched

AUTO LARCENY in Chesterfield

Public source reports Auto Larceny near 3900 ROUND HILL CT.

3900 Round Hill CtHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 6:27 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveAssist Other Agency or Caller, Other Agency or DepartmentArrived

Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Other Agency or Department in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Other Agency or Department near 500 E 37TH ST.

500 E 37th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 6:20 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
Routine7:41 AMAssigned 7:43 Am

7:41 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 7:41 AM near DISCOVERY DR / FOREST AVE.

Discovery Dr / Forest AveMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 22, 8:04 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Assigned 7:43 Am
Routine7:57 AMAssigned 8:03 Am

7:57 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 7:57 AM near 4500 Block UNION GROVE RD.

4500 Block Union Grove RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 8:04 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Assigned 8:03 Am
Routine8:02 AMAssigned 8:03 Am

8:02 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 8:02 AM near 2800 Block HARBOUR CT.

2800 Block Harbour CtMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 8:04 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Assigned 8:03 Am
Routine1:08 PMTrnsprt 1:26 Pm

1:08 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 1:08 PM near 5600 Block CRENSHAW RD.

5600 Block Crenshaw RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 8:04 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Trnsprt 1:26 Pm
Active7:40 AMArrived 7:53 Am

7:40 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 7:40 AM near 5300 Block CHAMBERLAYNE RD.

5300 Block Chamberlayne RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 8:04 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 7:53 Am
Active7:11 AMEnroute 7:51 Am

7:11 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 7:11 AM near 1700 Block MARY ST.

1700 Block MARY STMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 8:04 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 7:51 Am
ActiveSoliciting Not ProDispatched

SOLICITING - NOT PRO in Chesterfield

Public source reports Soliciting - Not Pro near 12500 STONE VILLAGE WAY.

12500 Stone Village WayMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:42 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 6900 BEULAH OAKS LN.

6900 Beulah Oaks LnHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 7:51 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 2400 OSBORNE RD.

2400 Osborne RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 7:40 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 2806 Harbour Court, Short Pump, VA 23233.

2806 Harbour Court, Short Pump, VA 23233Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 8:02 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Medical Event near 235 Dunlop Farms Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

235 Dunlop Farms Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 8:01 AM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 6924 Beulah Oaks Lane, Richmond, VA 23234.

6924 Beulah Oaks Lane, Richmond, VA 23234Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:53 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Medical Event near 3118 Farris Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

3118 Farris Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:41 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical Event at Battle Hill DriveActive

Medical Event at Battle Hill Drive in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event at Battle Hill Drive near 7297 Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

7297 Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23111Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:40 AM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 10700 WOODPECKER RD.

10700 Woodpecker RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:39 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
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Breaking Traffic Alert in RichmondPowhite Parkway / James River Bridge, Richmond, VA area, Richmond | mapped coordinate
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Building Fire at Commercial Property in CarolineNorth Main Street, Bowling Green, VA 22427 area, Caroline | mapped coordinate
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Fire Alarm Activation in ChesterfieldBon Air Crossings Drive, Richmond, VA 23235 area, Chesterfield | mapped coordinate
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Fire Alarm Activation in ChesterfieldTrailblazer Way, Midlothian, VA 23114 area, Chesterfield | mapped coordinate
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Building Strike By Vehicle in Hopewell/Prince GeorgePrince George Drive, Lees Mill, VA 23842 area, Hopewell/Prince George | mapped coordinate
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Richmond Police release footage of 31-year-old mother of two shot, killed by officer

The Richmond Police Department (RPD) has released video of the deadly officer involved shooting two weeks ago — that left a 31-year-old mother of two dead.

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5 people, their dog without a home after fire in Chesterfield

Five people and their dog are without a home after a Thursday evening fire in Chesterfield County.

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Traffic Alert: High School Graduations Impacting Traffic Near VCU This Week, May 18-22

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Former Chesterfield police officer, wife get no jail time for drug crimes

A now-former Chesterfield County police officer and his wife will serve no jail time after pleading guilty to drug crimes on Tuesday.

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Video shows person in pink animal costume seen following children in Virginia neighborhood

Fredericksburg police are asking for the public's help after a person in a pink animal costume was spotted following children in the Lafayette Boulevard corridor.

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What Richmond residents need to know.

What is Signal RVA?
Signal RVA is a live Richmond metro police, fire, traffic, and emergency incident tracker.

Signal RVA is a public Richmond metro live police, fire, traffic, and emergency incident map that turns active calls and public signal into clear public updates. It is built for residents who want fast context without raw private feeds or operator mechanics.

What is the best police scanner to have?
The best scanner is the one that matches your local radio system and can handle digital trunked traffic when needed.

The best police scanner depends on the radio system in your city or county. For many metro areas, shoppers should research scanners that support the local trunked system, P25 digital voice, simulcast performance, and any fire or EMS channels they care about. Encrypted channels cannot be decoded by a consumer scanner, so check a radio database and local agency policy before buying hardware.

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Can the public listen to police scanners?
Often yes, but only where the feed or radio traffic is lawfully available and not encrypted.

The public can often listen to lawfully available, unencrypted public-safety radio traffic or official/public feeds. Access varies by agency, state, feed host, and radio system. Signal RVA uses public summaries and official listen links or embeds only when they are allowed, and it does not publish private playback URLs, captured cookies, or restricted streams.

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Can I listen to a police scanner on my phone?
Yes, if a lawful public feed exists for the agency you want to hear.

You can listen to some police, fire, EMS, rail, and aviation feeds on a phone through official agency pages, public feed directories, or scanner apps. Availability is uneven. Feeds may be delayed, offline, removed, or limited, and encrypted traffic will not be available through an app. Signal RVA is designed to provide Richmond context even when audio is unavailable.

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Is it illegal to listen to police radio in the US?
There is no single yes-or-no answer because scanner rules vary by state and use case.

In the United States, listening to lawfully available unencrypted radio is generally different from misusing a scanner, using it while committing a crime, intercepting restricted communications, or rebroadcasting restricted audio. State laws vary. In Virginia, for example, the law specifically addresses possession or use of a police-radio receiving device while committing certain crimes. This is not legal advice, check current law and local rules before relying on a scanner.

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How do you find out about police activity in your neighborhood?
Use official active-call pages, public alerts, local news, agency social posts, and a live local tracker when available.

To find police activity near your neighborhood, start with official active-call pages, city or county police alerts, fire and EMS public incident pages, local news, traffic cameras, and agency social channels. In Richmond, Signal RVA combines public active-call context, map precision labels, source counts, nearby cameras, and update times so residents can see what is happening without needing raw scanner traffic.

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Raw 911 call audio is usually not a live public search product. Some jurisdictions publish call-for-service summaries, incident logs, active calls, or public records, and some 911 audio may be available later through a lawful records request with redactions. Signal RVA focuses on public summaries and does not publish private tactical notes, personal details, or restricted audio.

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Richmond's crime rate depends on the year, offense category, and dataset being used.

Richmond's crime rate should be read from official annual or weekly crime-stat sources, not from a live incident map alone. The FBI Crime Data Explorer is useful for standardized annual comparisons, while Richmond Police publish local crime-stat and incident information for more current city context. Signal RVA shows live public-safety activity, which is not the same thing as an official crime-rate report.

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