Richmond’s neighborhoods conjure up too many stereotypes to count. You’ve got hipster areas, preppy places, neighborhoods where college kids thrive, and of course, ghettos.
It seems as if there’s a neighborhood for everyone in Richmond.
And while the city consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in Virginia thanks in part to tons of entertainment and jobs, it’s not all rainbows and sunshine in Richmond. Some neighborhoods aren’t as safe as others.
So the question arises, which Richmond neighborhoods are the most dangerous and which are the safest?
Today, we’ll use Saturday Night Science to determine which Richmond hoods need a little tender loving care – the sore thumbs of the Richmond area if you will. Realistically, you can’t expect all the neighborhoods to be amazing, although Colonial Place ranks way above the rest.
We examined 111 of Richmond’s neighborhoods to find out the most dangerous places to live. These places don’t quite measure up to Richmond’s reputation.
Table Of Contents: Top 10 | Methodology | Summary | Table
So what’s the worst neighborhood to live in Richmond for 2024? According to the most recent census data, Oak Grove looks to be the worst neighborhood in Richmond.
Read on to see how we determined the places around Richmond that need a pick-me-up. And remember, don’t blame the messenger.
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The 10 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods In Richmond For 2024
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Population: 1,692
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 1,207
Property Crime Per 100k: 5,811
Median Home Value: $95,850 (10th worst)
Median Income: $32,138 (12th worst)
More on Oak Grove: Data
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Population: 2,749
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 1,642
Property Crime Per 100k: 12,014
Median Home Value: $122,300 (24th worst)
Median Income: $27,597 (8th worst)
More on Jeff Davis: Data
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Population: 601
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 907
Property Crime Per 100k: 4,979
Median Home Value: $120,200 (20th worst)
Median Income: $26,711 (6th worst)
More on Washington Park: Data
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Population: 856
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 1,720
Property Crime Per 100k: 8,383
Median Home Value: $85,400 (4th worst)
Median Income: $17,672 (3rd worst)
More on Creighton: Data
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Population: 470
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 1,508
Property Crime Per 100k: 7,592
Median Home Value: $92,150 (6th worst)
Median Income: $42,558 (34th worst)
More on Oakwood: Data
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Population: 1,249
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 1,326
Property Crime Per 100k: 6,401
Median Home Value: $85,400 (4th worst)
Median Income: $17,624 (2nd worst)
More on Fairfield: Data
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Population: 743
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 519
Property Crime Per 100k: 5,999
Median Home Value: $107,733 (14th worst)
Median Income: $32,500 (14th worst)
More on Peter Paul: Data
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Population: 700
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 1,250
Property Crime Per 100k: 4,537
Median Home Value: $107,733 (14th worst)
Median Income: $32,500 (14th worst)
More on Woodville: Data
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Population: 3,810
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 741
Property Crime Per 100k: 5,545
Median Home Value: $133,420 (28th worst)
Median Income: $46,643 (4worst)
More on Midlothian: Data
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Population: 822
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 537
Property Crime Per 100k: 2,787
Median Home Value: $107,100 (12th worst)
Median Income: $32,837 (17th worst)
More on Green Park: Data
Methodology: How we determined the most dangerous Richmond neighborhoods in 2024
To figure out how bad a place is to live in, we only needed to know what kinds of things people like and then decide what places have the least amount of those things. We plugged the following criteria into Saturday Night Science to get the worst neighborhoods in Richmond:
- High crime (Estimated)
- High unemployment (Less jobs)
- Low median income (Less pay)
- Low population density (No things to do)
- Low home values (No one’s willing to pay to live here)
Then, we ranked each neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia for each of these criteria from worst to best.
Next, we averaged the individual rankings for each criterion into a “Worst Score.”
The neighborhood with the lowest “Worst Score” ranks as the most dangerous neighborhood of Richmond.
The article is an opinion based on facts and is meant as infotainment. We updated this article for 2024. This report is our time ranking the worst neighborhoods to live in Richmond.
Skip to the end to see the list of all 111 neighborhoods ranked from worst to best.
Summary: The Worst Neighborhoods Around Richmond
Well, there you have it — the worst of the neighborhoods in Richmond with Oak Grove landing at the bottom of the pack.
The worst neighborhoods in Richmond are Oak Grove, Jeff Davis, Washington Park, Creighton, Oakwood, Fairfield, Peter Paul, Woodville, Midlothian, and Green Park.
As mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Richmond aren’t all bad. Colonial Place takes the cake as the best place to live in Richmond.
The best neighborhoods in Richmond are Colonial Place, Malvern Gardens, Mary Munford, The Museum District, and Stonewall Court.
We ranked the neighborhoods from worst to best in the chart below.
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Most Dangerous Neighborhoods To Live In Richmond For 2024?
| Rank | Neighborhood | Population | Home Value | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Grove | 1,692 | $95,850 | $32,138 |
| 2 | Jeff Davis | 2,749 | $122,300 | $27,597 |
| 3 | Washington Park | 601 | $120,200 | $26,711 |
| 4 | Creighton | 856 | $85,400 | $17,672 |
| 5 | Oakwood | 470 | $92,150 | $42,558 |
| 6 | Fairfield | 1,249 | $85,400 | $17,624 |
| 7 | Peter Paul | 743 | $107,733 | $32,500 |
| 8 | Woodville | 700 | $107,733 | $32,500 |
| 9 | Midlothian | 3,810 | $133,420 | $46,643 |
| 10 | Green Park | 822 | $107,100 | $32,837 |
| 11 | Pine Camp | 451 | $120,200 | $26,711 |
| 12 | Maymont | 208 | $167,400 | $57,068 |
| 13 | Highland Terrace | 793 | $107,800 | $36,396 |
| 14 | Whitcomb | 2,820 | $95,467 | $20,537 |
| 15 | Magnolia Industrial Center | 246 | $96,800 | $34,950 |
| 16 | Highland Park Southern Tip | 1,846 | $142,900 | $39,033 |
| 17 | Parnell Industrial Area | 1,324 | $140,300 | $53,706 |
| 18 | Old Town Manchester | 1,438 | $81,500 | $46,999 |
| 19 | Broad Rock Sports Complex | 488 | $148,300 | $31,217 |
| 20 | South Garden | 2,342 | $148,950 | $32,796 |
| 21 | Carver | 2,277 | $210,000 | $38,732 |
| 22 | Mcguire | 836 | $111,100 | $72,002 |
| 23 | Biotech And Mcv District | 413 | $185,600 | $57,188 |
| 24 | Belt Center | 1,034 | $133,900 | $64,814 |
| 25 | Upper Shockoe Valley | 2,348 | $92,500 | $32,168 |
| 26 | Hillside Court | 789 | $115,400 | $30,125 |
| 27 | Fairmount | 1,144 | $138,800 | $30,570 |
| 28 | Bellemeade | 3,285 | $116,367 | $39,448 |
| 29 | Deerbourne | 802 | $134,900 | $61,894 |
| 30 | Eastview | 3,400 | $79,450 | $19,804 |
| 31 | Fulton | 5,842 | $149,367 | $33,831 |
| 32 | Jahnke | 2,495 | $180,400 | $37,448 |
| 33 | Blackwell | 2,084 | $129,367 | $47,319 |
| 34 | North Highland Park | 3,834 | $111,300 | $34,250 |
| 35 | Broad Rock Industrial Park | 1,460 | $122,300 | $51,217 |
| 36 | Belle And Mayo Islands | 331 | $228,300 | $50,928 |
| 37 | City Center | 626 | $248,100 | $44,023 |
| 38 | Piney Knolls | 2,615 | $148,950 | $35,860 |
| 39 | Cullenwood | 376 | $121,300 | $87,594 |
| 40 | Hollywood Cemetery | 492 | $167,400 | $57,068 |
| 41 | Hickory Hill | 1,534 | $142,300 | $49,574 |
| 42 | Mcguire Manor | 1,312 | $134,900 | $48,079 |
| 43 | Swansboro | 2,160 | $178,875 | $53,623 |
| 44 | Pocoshock | 643 | $139,000 | $52,321 |
| 45 | Swansboro West | 2,617 | $95,100 | $43,084 |
| 46 | Warwick | 817 | $139,000 | $52,321 |
| 47 | Chippenham Forest | 905 | $324,600 | $55,224 |
| 48 | Jackson Ward | 2,352 | $242,367 | $37,191 |
| 49 | Providence Park | 1,235 | $131,050 | $46,259 |
| 50 | Chamberlayne Industrial Center | 1,417 | $186,350 | $59,069 |
| 51 | Oakwood Cemetery | 1,432 | $92,150 | $42,558 |
| 52 | Southern Barton Heights | 1,279 | $179,367 | $56,312 |
| 53 | Swanson | 1,398 | $139,000 | $52,321 |
| 54 | John Marshall | 998 | $369,500 | $32,896 |
| 55 | Westlake Hills | 1,355 | $203,833 | $49,905 |
| 56 | Virginia Union | 1,768 | $212,000 | $65,447 |
| 57 | British Camp Farms | 1,122 | $141,300 | $53,892 |
| 58 | Northrop | 1,330 | $292,100 | $39,570 |
| 59 | Forest View | 864 | $252,300 | $80,785 |
| 60 | Woodhaven | 1,954 | $127,500 | $50,417 |
| 61 | Worthington | 1,102 | $148,700 | $65,096 |
| 62 | Walmsley | 1,963 | $159,300 | $39,548 |
| 63 | Byrd Park | 1,608 | $270,933 | $66,915 |
| 64 | The Diamond | 1,271 | $213,400 | $62,876 |
| 65 | Maymont Park | 200 | $243,650 | $72,534 |
| 66 | Cedarhurst | 2,564 | $199,200 | $57,467 |
| 67 | Westover | 2,934 | $147,150 | $53,316 |
| 68 | Edgewood | 692 | $154,200 | $57,994 |
| 69 | Vcu | 2,990 | $375,000 | $11,250 |
| 70 | Rosedale | 827 | $190,000 | $69,372 |
| 71 | Shockoe Slip | 181 | $483,300 | $37,123 |
| 72 | Church Hill North | 2,128 | $187,217 | $52,930 |
| 73 | Randolph | 3,292 | $222,033 | $53,224 |
| 74 | Ginter Park Terrace | 412 | $240,600 | $63,797 |
| 75 | Oregon Hill | 1,269 | $216,850 | $62,628 |
| 76 | Woodland Heights | 1,542 | $236,650 | $74,637 |
| 77 | Bryan Park | 933 | $287,200 | $37,549 |
| 78 | Gravel Hill | 378 | $248,500 | $77,500 |
| 79 | Cottrell Farms | 1,546 | $146,500 | $44,828 |
| 80 | Northern Barton Heights | 2,980 | $210,080 | $62,784 |
| 81 | Brookland Park | 2,015 | $197,133 | $59,034 |
| 82 | Southampton | 514 | $372,400 | $95,244 |
| 83 | Ginter Park | 4,013 | $384,340 | $56,370 |
| 84 | Powhite Park | 240 | $227,800 | $59,567 |
| 85 | Union Hill | 2,361 | $330,550 | $45,902 |
| 86 | Shockoe Bottom | 3,068 | $418,250 | $42,467 |
| 87 | Forest Hill Park | 499 | $346,700 | $94,593 |
| 88 | Carillon | 576 | $319,900 | $88,000 |
| 89 | Stadium | 184 | $319,900 | $88,000 |
| 90 | Stratford Hills | 3,100 | $277,333 | $92,648 |
| 91 | Forest Hill Terrace | 1,340 | $290,250 | $92,462 |
| 92 | Willow Oaks | 665 | $248,500 | $77,500 |
| 93 | Westover Hills West | 906 | $198,800 | $78,500 |
| 94 | Chimborazo | 2,026 | $245,920 | $66,724 |
| 95 | Oxford | 1,815 | $310,100 | $87,925 |
| 96 | Stony Point | 1,024 | $351,300 | $102,296 |
| 97 | Central Office | 1,263 | $233,900 | $59,115 |
| 98 | Bellevue | 2,871 | $245,450 | $76,725 |
| 99 | Carytown | 1,910 | $339,350 | $75,423 |
| 100 | Westover Hills | 1,045 | $176,400 | $93,459 |
| 101 | Church Hill | 3,360 | $389,467 | $61,490 |
| 102 | The Fan | 13,391 | $522,436 | $75,369 |
| 103 | Three Chopt | 2,348 | $290,300 | $132,966 |
| 104 | Huguenot | 2,235 | $277,700 | $82,908 |
| 105 | Willow Lawn | 895 | $388,733 | $110,913 |
| 106 | Forest Hill | 1,517 | $317,550 | $119,094 |
| 107 | Stonewall Court | 829 | $544,600 | $159,538 |
| 108 | The Museum District | 6,669 | $373,171 | $67,042 |
| 109 | Mary Munford | 1,398 | $405,100 | $95,504 |
| 110 | Malvern Gardens | 1,414 | $353,200 | $105,048 |
| 111 | Colonial Place | 2,243 | $395,000 | $119,376 |