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

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PriorityDomestic Trouble, Violent EMSArrived

Domestic Trouble, Violent - EMS in Richmond

Public source reports Domestic Trouble, Violent - EMS near 1700 CLARKSON RD.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

1700 Clarkson RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:40 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityStructure FireActive

Structure Fire in Hanover

Public source reports Structure Fire near 7049 Mill Valley Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

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

7049 Mill Valley Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:35 AM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
3 Updates
PriorityTraffic Closure AlertActive

Traffic Closure Alert in Henrico (County)

VDOT still lists a traffic condition near US-250E from MM 158.96. First reported 1 hr 13 min ago.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

US-250E from MM 158.96Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:43 AM
Source Detail
On US-250 in the County Outside Fire Henrico, in the Vicinity Outside Fire Willard Rd, Motorists Can Expect Delays Due to A Vehicle Crash. All East Lanes Are Closed.
Source
Vdot 511
Route
Us-250e
PriorityVehicle Fire with Threat to StructureActive

Vehicle Fire with Threat to Structure in Amelia

Public source reports Vehicle Fire with Threat to Structure near 19361 Genito Road, Lodore, VA 23002.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

19361 Genito Road, Lodore, VA 23002Medium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 11:10 AM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
PriorityFire Alarm ActivationActive

Fire Alarm Activation in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation near 12100 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113.

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

12100 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:11 AM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
PriorityFire IncidentActive

Fire Incident in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Incident near Ransom Hills Court, Bellwood, VA 23237.

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

Ransom Hills Court, Bellwood, VA 23237Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:42 AM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
PriorityMedical Fault at Libby AvenueActive

Medical Fault at Libby Avenue in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Fault at Libby Avenue near 1901 Libbie Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226.

Avoid the immediate area if possible and verify urgent instructions with official sources.

1901 Libbie Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:26 AM
Source Type
Medical
PriorityFire Standby, Special EventDispatched

Fire Standby, Special-Event in Richmond

Public source reports Fire Standby, Special-Event near 6000 GROVE AVE.

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

6000 Grove AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 10:50 AM
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
PriorityFire AlarmActive

Fire Alarm in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Alarm near 11581 ROBIOUS RD, NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA.

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

11581 Robious Rd, North Chesterfield, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:48 AM
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
Fire Alarm
PulsePoint Status
Active
PriorityFire Public ServiceActive

Fire Public Service in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Public Service near 11200 Leafcrest Court, Richmond, VA 23235.

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

11200 Leafcrest Court, Richmond, VA 23235Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:45 AM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
PriorityRekindled Brush FireActive

Rekindled Brush Fire in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Rekindled Brush Fire near 1107 Dinwiddie Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860.

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

1107 Dinwiddie Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:07 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire at McDonald'SActive

Fire at McDonald'S in Louisa

Public source reports Fire at McDonald'S near Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizza, 406 East Main Street, Louisa, VA 23093.

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

Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizza, 406 East Main Street, Louisa, VA 23093Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:59 AM
Source Type
Fire

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ActiveMotor Vehicle Accident, No InjuriesDispatched

Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries in Chesterfield

Public source reports Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries near 13500 HARBOUR POINTE PKWY.

13500 Harbour Pointe PkwyMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:46 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveTraffic IncidentActive

Traffic Incident in Chesterfield (County)

VDOT still lists a traffic condition near I-95N from MM 62. First reported 1 hr 6 min ago.

I-95N from MM 62Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:50 AM
Corridor
I-95
Source Detail
On I-95 at Mile Marker 62 in the County Outside Fire Chesterfield, Motorists Can Expect Delays Due to A Vehicle Crash. the North Exit 62 Is Closed.
Source
Vdot 511
ActiveWelfare Check, InvestigateEnroute

Welfare Check, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Welfare Check, Investigate near 800 N 24TH ST.

800 N 24th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:47 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveMedical Assistance RequestActive

Medical Assistance Request in Amelia

Public source reports Medical Assistance Request near 11830 North Lodore Road, Amelia Court House, VA 23002.

11830 North Lodore Road, Amelia Court House, VA 23002Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:51 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActivePolice InformationDispatched

POLICE INFORMATION in Chesterfield

Public source reports Police Information near 300 RUTHERS RD.

300 Ruthers RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:48 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActivePolice ServiceDispatched

POLICE SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Police Service near 8600 PEACH GROVE RD.

8600 Peach Grove RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:11 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 13505 HARBOUR POINTE PKWY. First reported 0 min ago.

13505 Harbour Pointe PkwyMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:55 AM
County Status
Awaiting Dispatch
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 4116 MEADOWDALE BLVD. First reported 0 min ago.

4116 Meadowdale BlvdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:55 AM
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
Routine10:02 AMArv 12:00 Am

10:02 AM in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near E PARHAM RD / LYDELL DR. First reported 2 min ago.

E Parham Rd / Lydell DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:54 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
ActiveBreak & Enter, Just Occurred / in ProgressEnroute

BREAK & ENTER, JUST OCCURRED / in Progress in Richmond

Public source reports Break & Enter, Just Occurred / in Progress near 1000 HULL ST.

1000 Hull StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:46 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveLARCENY, DPR Call Take A ReportDispatched

LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report in Richmond

Public source reports LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report near 4100 BROMLEY LN.

4100 Bromley LnHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:43 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveBurglar Alarm, InvestigateArrived

Burglar Alarm, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Burglar Alarm, Investigate near 6300 JAHNKE RD.

6300 Jahnke RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:37 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveSoliciting Not ProDispatched

SOLICITING - NOT PRO in Chesterfield

Public source reports Soliciting - Not Pro near 1300 WINTERLAKE DR.

1300 Winterlake DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:36 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDisorderly, InvestigateArrived

Disorderly, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Investigate near 2800 FENDALL AVE.

2800 Fendall AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:28 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveWanted SubjectDispatched

WANTED SUBJECT in Chesterfield

Public source reports Wanted Subject near 4800 ROUTE 1.

VA-1 CorridorHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:24 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveTrespassing, InvestigateArrived

Trespassing, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Trespassing, Investigate near 3100 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE.

3100 Midlothian TpkeHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:22 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveLarcenyDispatched

LARCENY in Chesterfield

Public source reports Larceny near 1200 HUGUENOT RD.

1200 Huguenot RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:20 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveGrand LarcenyDispatched

GRAND LARCENY in Chesterfield

Public source reports Grand Larceny near XX SOUTH PROVIDENCE RD.

Xx South Providence RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:13 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveHotspot Curve, Officer InitatedDispatched

Hotspot-Curve, Officer Initated in Richmond

Public source reports Hotspot-Curve, Officer Initated near 2200 RUFFIN RD.

2200 Ruffin RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:11 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveFuneral EscortDispatched

FUNERAL ESCORT in Chesterfield

Public source reports Funeral Escort near 1000 HUGUENOT RD.

1000 Huguenot RdMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 23, 10:56 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveLARCENY, DPR Call Take A ReportArrived

LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report in Richmond

Public source reports LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report near 1900 REDD ST.

1900 Redd StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 10:29 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
Active10:22 AMArrived 11:35 Am

10:22 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 10:22 AM near 2700 Block HARVIE RD.

2700 Block Harvie RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:54 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 11:35 Am
Routine8:46 AMArv 12:00 Am

8:46 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 8:46 AM near 300 Block HUMMINGBIRD RD.

300 Block Hummingbird RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:54 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
Routine11:11 PMTrnsprt 4:13 Am

11:11 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 11:11 PM near 7500 Block BROOK RD.

7500 Block BROOK RDMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:54 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Trnsprt 4:13 Am
Active11:34 AMEnroute 11:35 Am

11:34 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 11:34 AM near 3900 Block DEEP ROCK RD.

3900 Block Deep Rock RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:54 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 11:35 Am
Active10:34 AMArrived 10:38 Am

10:34 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 10:34 AM near 5800 Block N CRESTWOOD AVE.

5800 Block N Crestwood AveMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:54 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 10:38 Am
Routine6:31 AMArv 12:00 Am

6:31 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 6:31 AM near WILLARD RD / W BROAD ST.

Willard Rd / W Broad StMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 11:54 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
Active9:41 AMArrived 11:40 Am

9:41 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 9:41 AM near 5200 Block CHAMBERLAYNE RD.

5200 Block Chamberlayne RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:54 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 11:40 Am
Active11:36 AMArrived 11:44 Am

11:36 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 11:36 AM near 9900 Block INDEPENDENCE PARK DR.

9900 Block Independence Park DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:54 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 11:44 Am
Active11:41 AMArrived 11:47 Am

11:41 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 11:41 AM near 500 Block TRAMPTON RD.

500 Block Trampton RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:54 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 11:47 Am
Active11:06 AMEnroute 11:22 Am

11:06 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 11:06 AM near CHERRYSTONE AVE / ACKLEY AVE.

Cherrystone Ave / Ackley AveMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 11:54 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 11:22 Am
Active11:47 AMEnroute 11:50 Am

11:47 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 11:47 AM near FINLAY ST / OAKLEYS LN.

Finlay St / Oakleys LnMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 11:54 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 11:50 Am
Active11:26 AMArrived 11:33 Am

11:26 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 11:26 AM near NINE MILE RD / N LABURNUM AVE.

Nine Mile Rd / N Laburnum AveMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 11:54 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 11:33 Am
ActivePublic ServiceDispatched

PUBLIC SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 11500 ROBIOUS RD.

11500 Robious RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:48 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActivePublic ServiceActive

Public Service in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 11200 LEAFCREST CT, STE 104, NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA.

11200 Leafcrest Ct, Ste 104, North Chesterfield, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:43 AM
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
Public Service
PulsePoint Status
Active
ActivePublic ServiceDispatched

PUBLIC SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 11200 LEAFCREST CT.

11200 Leafcrest CtMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:43 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveCommercial Smoke Alarm ActivationActive

Commercial Smoke Alarm Activation in Amelia

Public source reports Commercial Smoke Alarm Activation near Amelia Inn & Suites, 15181 Patrick Henry Highway, Amelia Court House, VA 23002.

Amelia Inn & Suites, 15181 Patrick Henry Highway, Amelia Court House, VA 23002Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:31 AM
Source Type
Fire
ActiveCheck the WelfareDispatched

CHECK THE WELFARE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Check the Welfare near 14500 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE.

14500 Midlothian TpkeMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:25 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveLarcenyDispatched

LARCENY in Chesterfield

Public source reports Larceny near 11300 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE.

11300 Midlothian TpkeMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:57 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveStandbyActive

Standby in Richmond

Public source reports Standby near 6001 GROVE AVE, RICHMOND, VA.

6001 Grove Ave, Richmond, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:50 AM
Agency
Richmond Fire
Call Code
Standby
PulsePoint Status
Active
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 9100 BON AIR CROSSINGS DR. First reported 17 min ago.

9100 Bon Air Crossings DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:39 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical Event at West Broad StreetActive

Medical Event at West Broad Street in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 6400 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230. First reported 41 min ago.

6400 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:15 AM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Louisa

Public source reports Medical Event near 209 Elm Avenue, Louisa, VA 23093.

209 Elm Avenue, Louisa, VA 23093Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:55 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical Emergency On Staples Mill RoadActive

Medical Emergency On Staples Mill Road in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Emergency On Staples Mill Road near 8800 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, VA 23228.

8800 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, VA 23228Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:52 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 12143 Melton Road, Ashland, VA 23005.

12143 Melton Road, Ashland, VA 23005Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:52 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 14020 Steeplestone Drive, Midlothian, VA 23113.

14020 Steeplestone Drive, Midlothian, VA 23113Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:50 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveEMS CallDispatched

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 14000 STEEPLESTONE DR.

14000 Steeplestone DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:45 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Medical Event near Ridge Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

Ridge Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:41 AM
Source Type
Fire
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Can you look up 911 calls?
You usually cannot search live raw 911 calls, but some agencies publish call-for-service summaries or public records.

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.

What is the crime rate in Richmond VA?
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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