Richmond Police Department
Crime Report
Council Report April 2025
Mayor Martinez, Council, and Community,
The Richmond Police Department's crime statistics for April 2025 show a mixed trend in both violent and property crimes compared to March 2025.
In terms of violent crime, our total homicides for the year remain at zero. Aggravated assaults increased by 20%, from 66 to 79 incidents. Robberies decreased 31%, decreasing from 29 to 20 incidents. Sexual assaults also decreased by 17%, decreasing from 12 to 10 incidents. Overall, the total number of violent crimes increased by 2% from 107 to 109 incidents.
For property crimes, there was a 9% decrease in burglaries (excluding auto burglaries), with incidents decreasing from 35 to 32. Thefts, including auto burglaries, decreased by 6%, from 123 to 116 incidents. Vehicle thefts also decreased by 33%, dropping from 88 to 59 incidents. Arson incidents increased by 20%, increasing from 5 to 6 incidents. Overall, the total number of property crimes decreased by 15%, from 251 to 213 incidents.
Our calls for service indicate a 47% increase in impounds, increasing from 242 to 357. This increase can be attributed to a tow enforcement operation targeting abandoned vehicles in the city's southern district on April 23rd. 74 vehicles were towed during the operation. Collision-related calls for service decreased by 7%, from 150 to 140. DUl-related traffic collisions saw no change, with 6 reported incidents, and DUI reports increased slightly by 4%, from 23 to 24. Sideshow-related calls for service decreased significantly by 67%, declining from 3 to 1 incident. The total number of firearms recovered dramatically increased by 127%, from 11 to
25. District 1 saw a 5.56% decrease in total calls for service, dropping from 1,584 calls to 1,496. District 2 saw a 2.47% decrease in total calls for service, decreasing from 1,499 calls to 1,462. District 3 saw a .65% increase in total calls for service, increasing from 1,702 calls to 1,713. District 4 saw a 4.8% decrease in total calls for service, dropping from 521 calls to 496. District 5 saw a 2.67% increase in total calls for service, increasing from 1,198 calls to 1,230. District 6 saw a 1.71% decrease in total calls for service, dropping from 994 calls to 977.
These statistics provide a snapshot of the crime trends in Richmond for April ?n2r highlighting areas of concern and improvements. Additional statistical and historical data can be found on our website under the Crime Analysis page. https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/1023/Crime-Analysis
Additionally, the following are a sampling of some significant incidents from April 2025.
4/2/25
Ice Cream Bandit Grand Theft Suspect arrested 4100 block Meeker Ave The same suspect would enter the CVS store for several weeks and steal shopping carts full of ice cream. The suspect would return days in a row, and while committing the thefts, vowed to return to steal more ice cream the following day.
The suspect stole over $10,000.00 in ice cream over various days. Using FLOCK cameras, officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle's license plate. On 4/2/25, the suspect's vehicle was located, and he was taken into custody. The suspect admitted to the thefts and selling his stolen ice cream to other businesses. 4/15/25
Marijuana Grow and Firearms Seizure 4500 block McGlothen Way Officers authored a search warrant for a suspected marijuana grow. Officers served the search warrant and recovered numerous marijuana plants along with 4 illegal assault rifles, magazines, and ammunition.
4/19/25
Firearms arrest 2900 block Center Ave
Officers stopped a vehicle for vehicle code violations, including expired registration or more than six months. While towing the vehicle for expired registration, tw oaded firearms were located. One firearm was fitted with a rapid-fire "switch" tha allowed it to be fired fully automatic.
4/22/25
Attempted Armed Carjacking and standoff 2900 block of San Luis Ave.
Officers responded to a report of an armed attempted carjacking. The victim was able to drive away from the suspects and avoid having their vehicle stolen. Officers checked the area and located the suspects in the 2900 block of San Luis Ave. Uncers attempted to contact the three suspects, but they fled. One suspect was taken into custody after climbing on the roof of a residence. One suspect was able to get outside of the perimeter that officers had established. A third suspect fled into a residence in the 2900 block of San Luis Ave. Officers could see additional people inside the residence and tried to order them outside. All occupants refused to cooperate or follow the officers' orders. A search warrant was obtained, and tactical teams responded due to a firearm being used. After several hours, officers were able to get the occupants to exit the home, detaining one additional suspect.
In Service,
Bisa French
Chief of Police
Richmond Police Department
Richmond Police Department RICHMOND
Crime Statistics Report
1701 Regatta Blvd, Richmond CA 94804 May 1, 2025 POLI
DATE: 4/1/25-4/30/25 (APRIL 2025)
VIOLENT CRIME:
Offense Type March April % Change
Homicide 0 0 No Change
Aggravated Assault 66 79 +20%
Robbery 29 20 -31%
Sexual Assault 12 10 -17%
Violent Crime Total 107 109 +2%
PROPERTY CRIME:
Offense Type March April % Change
Burglary 35 32 -9%
(Excludes Auto Burg.)
Theft
123 116 -6%
(Includes Auto Burg.)
Vehicle Theft 88 59 -33%
Arson 5 6 +20%
Property Crime Total 251 213 -15%
REPORTS/CALLS FOR SERVICE:
Report/CFS Type March April % Change
Impounds 242 357 +47%
Collision - Calls for Service 150 140 -7%
DUI Related - Traffic Collisions 6 6 No Change
DUI Reports 23 24 +4%
Sideshow - Calls for Service 3 1 -67%
Total Firearms Recovered 11 25 +127%
EST. 1909
RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT RICHMOND
Automated License Plate Reader Statistics
POLIC
DATE: 1/1/25 - 3/31/25
2025 YEAR-TO-DATE STATISTICS
CASES ASSISTED
VEHICLE RECOVERIES BY LPR
WITH USE OF LPR (Identifying suspect
vehicle/Location, History, etc.)
32 97
LICENSE PLATE
ARRESTS WITH THE
USE OF LPR RECOVERIES WITH
USE OF LPR
ABC-123
38 3
OFFENSES ASSOCIATED WITH ARRESTS
Att Murder Possess/Purchase Vehicle Theft
Cocaine Base for Sale
Hit and Run Resulting in Shoot at Inhabited Possession of Stolen Death or Injury Dwelling/Vehicle Vehicle
Robbery/Firearm Embezzle Embezzlement
Leased/Rented Vehicle
LPR HOT LIST READS
Hot List Type Total Reads
Stolen Plate 28,291
Stolen Vehicle 619
Felony Vehicle 70
Total LPR Hot List Reads 40,506
Apr 1, 2025
RICHMOND RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Flock Case Summary MARCH 2025
POLICE
CASE # DATE PRIMARY OFFENSE INCIDENT SUMMARY RESULT ARREST
TAKE VEHICLE W/O OWNER'S OFFICERS LOCATED THE VEHICLE OCCUPIED 2025-0002105 AND CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP RECOVERED VEHICLE
FLOCK NOTIFICATION FOR STOLEN VEHICLE,
OFFICERS LOCATED THE VEHICLE OCCUPIED
2025-0002206 3/5/2025 VEHICLE RECOVERY | 10851R AND CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE
FLOCK NOTIFICATION FOR STOLEN VEHICLE,
EMBEZZLE LEASED/RENTED VEHICLE - FEL OFFICERS LOCATED THE VEHICLE OCCUPIED 2025-0002452 3/11/2025 | 10855 AND CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE
WILLFUL DISCHARGE OF FIREARM IN A
GROSSLY NEGLIGENT MANNER-FEL | SUSPECT VEHICLE IDENTIFIED 2025-0002221 3/12/2025 246.3 (A) SHOOTING AT OCCUPIED RESIDENCE THROUGH FLOCK
FLOCK NOTIFICATION FOR STOLEN VEHICLE,
EMBEZZLE LEASED/RENTED VEHICLE - FEL OFFICERS LOCATED THE VEHICLE OCCUPIED 2025-0002536 3/13/2025 | 10855 AND CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP RECOVERED VEHICLE
TAKE VEHICLE W/O OWNER'S OFFICERS LOCATED THE VEHICLE OCCUPIED 2025-0002541 3/14/2025 CONSENT/VEHICLE THEFT | 10851(A) AND CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE
FLOCK NOTIFICATION FOR STOLEN VEHICLE,
OFFICERS LOCATED THE VEHICLE OCCUPIED
2025-0002594 3/18/2025 VEHICLE RECOVERY | 10851R AND CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP RECOVERED VEHICLE
FLOCK NOTIFICATION FOR STOLEN /EHICLE,
POSSESS STOLEN VEHICLE/VESSEL/ETC-FEL OFFICERS LOCATED THE VEHICLE O CUPIED 2025-0002 02 3/18/2025 1 496 D(A) AND CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP RECOVERED VEHICLE
RICHMOND RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Flock Case Summary MARCH 2025
POLICE
CASE # DATE PRIMARY OFFENSE INCIDENT SUMMARY RESULT ARREST
OFFICERS LOCATED THE VEHICLE OCCUPIED
2025-0002730 3/19/2025 VEHICLE RECOVERY | 10851R AND CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP RECOVERED VEHICLE
FLOCK NOTIFICATION FOR STOLEN VEHICLE,
OFFICERS LOCATED THE VEHICLE OCCUPIED
2025-0002787 3/21/2025 VEHICLE RECOVERY | 10851R AND CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP RECOVERED VEHICLE
FLOCK NOTIFICATION FOR STOLEN VEHICLE,
2025-0002819 3/22/2025 VEHICLE RECOVERY | 10851R OFFICERS LOCATED THE VEHICLE UNOCCUPIED RECOVERED VEHICLE
INFLICT CORPORAL INJURY ON
SPOUSE/COHAB/GRLFRND W/PRIORS-FEL SUSPECT VEHICLE IDENTIFIED 2025-0002823 3/22/2025 | 273.5 (F) 1) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENT - PENDING THROUGH FLOCK
FLOCK NOTIFICATION FOR STOLEN VEHICLE,
TAKE VEHICLE W/O OWNER'S OFFICERS LOCATED THE VEHICLE OCCUPIED 2025-0002839 3/23/2025 CONSENT/VEHICLE THEFT | 10851 (A) AND CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP RECOVERED VEHICLE
PETTY THEFT (OTHER/NOT SPECIFICALLY SUSPECTS TOOK PACKAGE FROM PORCH AND SUSPECT VEHICLE IDENTIFIED 2025-0003033 3/27/2025 CLASSIFIED)/484(A) FLED IN SUSPECT VEHICLE THROUGH FLOCK
TAKE VEHICLE W/O OWNER'S OFFICERS LOCATED THE VEHICLE OCCUPIED 2025-0002962 3/29/2025 CONSENT/VEHICLE THEFT | 10851 (A) AND CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP RECOVERED VEHICLE
FLOCK NOTIFICATION FOR STOLEN VEHICL ,
TAKE VEHICLE W/O OWNER'S OFFICERS LOCATED THE VEHICLE OCCUPIE ) 2025-0003084 3/29/2025 CONSENT/VEHICLE THEFT | 10851 (,) AND CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP RECOVERED VEHICLE
RICHMOND RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Flock Case Summary MARCH 2025
POLICE
CASE # DATE PRIMARY OFFENSE INCIDENT SUMMARY RESULT ARREST
OFFICERS RESPONDED TO A REPORT OF A
WELFARE CHECK, INVESTIGATION REVEALED
HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF VICTIM UNDER THE JUVENILE WAS REPORTED MISSING AND A SUSPECT VEHICLE IDENTIFIED 2025-0003100 3/30/2025 18 YEARS OF AGE | 236.1 (C) VICTIM OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING - PENDING THROUGH FLOCK
FLOCK NOTIFICATION FOR STOLEN VEHICLE,
OFFICERS LOCATED THE VEHICLE OCCUPIED
2025-0003153 3/31/2025 VEHICLE RECOVERY | 10851R AND CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP RECOVERED VEHICLE
FLOCK NOTIFICATION FOR STOLEN VEHICLE,
OFFICERS LOCATED THE VEHICLE OCCUPIED
2023-0009946 3/31/2025 EMBEZZLEMENT $950+ | 503 AND CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP RECOVERED VEHICLE