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Richmond Police Department
Crime Report
Council Report November 2025
Mayor Martinez, Council, and Community,
The Richmond Police Department's crime statistics for November 2025 show an increase in both violent and property crime totals compared to October 2025.
In terms of violent crime, there has been an increase in the number of homicides, from zero to 2. Aggravated assaults increased by 51%, from 53 to 80 incidents. Robberies increased by 60% from 10 to 16 incidents. Sexual assaults significantly increased by 91%, from 11 to 21 incidents. Overall, the total number of violent crimes increased by 61%, from 74 to 119 incidents.
For property crimes, there was an increase in burglaries (excluding auto burglaries), increasing by 70% from 23 to 39 incidents. Thefts, including auto burglaries, increased by 24%, from 66 to 82 incidents. Vehicle thefts significantly increased by 87%, from 55 to 103 incidents. Arson increased by 200% from 1 to 3 incidents. Overall, the total number of property crimes increased by 57%, from 145 to 227 incidents.
In terms of reports and calls for service, there was a 9% decrease in vehicle impounds, decreasing from 223 to 202. Collision-related calls for service increased by 10%, from 176 to 194 incidents. DUI-related traffic collisions increased by 40%, from 5 to 7 incident. DUI reports remained unchanged from the prior month, with 19 incidents.
Sideshow-related calls for service decreased by 50%, from 2 incidents to 1. The total number of firearms recovered increased by 110%, from 10 to 21.
The Parking Enforcement Unit towed 103 vehicles for being abandoned, overparked, or having expired registration, compared to 99 vehicles in October for a 7% increase. They issued 4,379 parking citations, compared to 4,929 citations in October, for an 11% decrease. The Parking Unit responded to 241 citizen complaints regarding abandoned vehicles, resulting in 110 vehicles being cited or tagged with 72-hour notices to move or be towed. Of the 110 vehicles, 77 vehicles were ultimately towed.
District 1 experienced a 9% decrease in total calls for service, decreasing from 1,510 to 1,370 calls. District 2 experienced a 18% decrease in total calls for service, decreasing from 1,348 to 1,102 calls. District 3 experienced a 5% decrease in total calls for service, decreasing from 1,590 to 1,518 calls. District 4 experienced an 2% decrease in total calls for service, from 610 to 598. District 5 saw a 1% decrease in total calls for service, from 1,209 calls to 1,193. District 6 saw a 3% decrease in total calls for service, from 1,023 calls to 993.
These statistics offer a snapshot of crime trends in Richmond for November 2025, highlighting areas of concern as well as notable improvements. Additional statistical data and historical data can be found on our website under the Crime Analysis page located at: https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/1023/Crime-Analysis
Additionally, the following are a sampling of some significant incidents from November 2025:
11/3/25 900 blk. 30th St.
Assault with a deadly weapon
Officers responded to reports of a subject who had been shot near the location. Officers located the victim, who provided conflicting statements. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate a crime scene. The victim was transported to a local trauma center for treatment.
11/4/25 1500 Nevin Plaza
Burglary
Officers responded to reports of a masked subject who entered a business through a roof hatch. Officers arrived on the scene and located the suspect on the business's roof.
As officers established a perimeter, the suspect climbed onto the balcony of an adjoining residence and entered the residence. Officers contacted the homeowner and confirmed that they were not home and that no one should be inside. The homeowner gave officers access to the residence. After numerous announcements to surrender, the suspect refused to show himself. Officers entered the residence and, with the assistance of a K9, located the suspect hiding in the attic. The suspect was arrested for residential burglary.
11/8/25 800 Carlson Blvd
Homicide
Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation, followed by callers reporting a subject being shot at the location. Officers responded and located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS attempted life-saving measures, but the victim succumbed to their injuries at the scene. RPD Homicide detectives responded and are investigating.
11/17/25 2500 Blk. Chanslor Ave
Burglary
Officers responded to reports of a wire theft in progress. Officers responded and caught the suspect in the act of removing copper power lines from a power pole. The suspect was arrested without incident, and PG&E responded and determined the suspect had attempted to steal approximately $5,000.00 worth of copper power line.
11/23/25 2400 Macdonald Ave
Hit and Run with Injury
Officers responded to reports of a two-vehicle collision with injuries. Prior to officers arriving on the scene, one of the vehicles fled the scene. Officers checked the surrounding area and located the vehicle that fled several blocks away. Officers stopped the car, and the driver was arrested for hit-and-run with injury.
11/29/25 Bayview Ave / S. 55th St
Copper Wire Theft
Officers responded to reports of a copper wire theft in progress. Officers responded and located the suspect red-handed, collecting cut copper wiring from an underground vault owned by Caltrans. Cal Trans responded and determined the suspect had cut approximately 700 yards of metal wires, causing thousands of dollars in damage. The suspect was arrested and booked into the RPD jail.
Tim Simmons
Assistant Chief of Police
Richmond Police Department