Richmond Police Department
Crime Report
Council Report December 2025
Mayor Martinez, Council, and Community,
The Richmond Police Department's (RPD) crime statistics for December 2025 show an increase in both violent and property crime totals compared to November 2025.
In terms of violent crime, there was no change in the number of homicides, with 2 incidents in November and 2 incidents in December. Aggravated assaults increased by 4 percent (%), from 80 to 83 incidents. Robberies significantly increased by 63 percent from 16 to 26 incidents. Sexual assaults decreased by 48 percent, from 21 to 11 incidents. Overall, the total number of violent crimes increased by 3 percent, from 119 to 122 incidents.
For property crimes, there was a decrease in burglaries (excluding auto burglaries), by 36 percent from 39 to 25 incidents. Thefts, including auto burglaries, significantly increased by 59 percent, from 82 to 130 incidents. Vehicle thefts decreased by 18 percent, from 103 to 84 incidents. Arson increased by 67 percent from 3 to 5 incidents.
Overall, the total number of property crimes increased by 7 percent, from 227 to 244 incidents.
In terms of reports and calls for service, there was a 19 percent decrease in vehicle impounds, decreasing from 202 to 164. Collision-related calls for service decreased by 2 percent, from 194 to 190 incidents. DUI-related traffic collisions increased by 29 percent, from 7 to 9 incident. DUI reports increased by 5 percent, from 19 to 20 incidents. Sideshow-related calls for service remained unchanged from the prior month with 1 incident. The total number of firearms recovered decreased by 19 percent, from 21 to 17.
The Parking Enforcement Unit towed 73 vehicles for being abandoned, overparked, or having expired registration, compared to 103 vehicles in November for a 29 percent decrease. They issued 2,862 parking citations, compared to 4,379 citations in November, for an 34 percent decrease. The Parking Unit responded to 256 citizen complaints regarding abandoned vehicles, resulting in 170 vehicles being cited or tagged with 72-hour notices to move or be towed. Of the 170 vehicles, 58 vehicles were ultimately towed.
District 1 experienced a 3 percent decrease in total calls for service, decreasing from 1,370 to 1,330 calls. District 2 experienced a .5 percent increase in total calls for service, increasing from 1,102 to 1,108 calls. District 3 experienced a 2 percent decrease in total calls for service, decreasing from 1,518 to 1,485 calls. District 4 experienced a 6 percent decrease in total calls for service, from 598 to 564. District 5 saw a 3 percent decrease in total calls for service, from 1,193 calls to 1,152. District 6 saw a 3 percent increase in total calls for service, from 993 calls to 1,022.
These statistics offer a snapshot of crime trends in Richmond for December 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.
https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/1023/Crime-Analysis
Year End Summary
Year Comparison (2024 vs 2025)
Additionally, the following are a sampling of some significant incidents from December 2025:
12/3/25 2100 block Barrett Ave.
Carjacking
Officers responded to reports of a carjacking and robbery. The victim reported that two suspects approached him with firearms and forcibly took his wallet and vehicle. The victim's vehicle was equipped with GPS, which led officers to the 2100 block of Espe Ave. Officers located the victim's vehicle and two suspects near it. Officers ultimately recovered the victim's property and vehicle, along with a replica firearm. The two suspects were arrested and booked.
Index Crimes 2024 2025 % Change
Murder 11 6 -45%
Sexual Assault 104 139 +34%
Robbery 334 251 -25%
Aggravated Assault 997 812 -19%
Violent Crime Total 1,446 1,208 -16%
Burglary 303 360 +19%
Larceny/Theft 1,741 1,429 -18%
Vehicle Theft 1,139 863 -24%
Arson 33 39 +18%
Property Crime Total 3,216 2,691 -16%
Index Crime Total 4,662 3,899 -16%
12/3/25 2400 McBryde Ave.
Carjacking
Officers responded to reports of a male subject pinning a female to the ground while holding a gun to her face. As officers arrived on scene, the suspect attempted to flee and discard a firearm. Officers quickly apprehended the suspect and recovered the firearm. The investigation showed that the victim, who did not know the suspect, was walking her dog when the suspect approached her. The suspect, without provocation, produced a firearm as he walked past the victim and forced her to the ground. A passerby attempted to intervene, and the suspect assaulted the good Samaritan. The suspect was arrested for attempted murder.
12/13/25 400 block S. 25
th St.
Assault with a deadly weapon / Attempted Murder
Officers responded to reports of a subject who had been shot near the location. Officers located the victim, who suffered from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers rendered medical aid, and the victim was transported to a local trauma center for treatment with major injuries.
12/15/25 800 block Chanslor Ave
Felony Battery / Assault with Deadly Weapon
Officers responded to reports of a large physical fight involving both adults and students at the location. While responding, one of the involved parties discharged a firearm, causing a bullet to strike the school. Luckily, no one was struck by the gunfire. The suspects fled before officers arrived at the scene. Officers and detectives conducted follow-up investigations, resulting in the service of a search warrant in North Richmond.
During the service of the search warrant, three adults and one juvenile were arrested on charges related to the felony battery.
12/17/25 300 block Macdonald Ave
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. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) attempted life-saving measures, but the victim succumbed to their injuries at the scene. RPD Homicide detectives responded and are investigating.
12/29/25 3400 block of Klose Way
Homicide
Officers responded to a report of a medical call with a subject suffering from a head injury. Officers responded and determined the victim's injuries appeared to be the result of a gunshot wound. Medical personnel provided first aid, but unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries. Detectives followed up on several leads, resulting in the identification of a suspect. Officers obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect and were actively searching for him when he drove himself to the San Pablo Police Department
parking lot. The suspect flagged down officers and then walked out of view of the officers and took his own life with a firearm.
Tim Simmons
Chief of Police
Richmond Police Department