Edmond, OK vs Richmond, VA

Edmond is safer with a higher safety score by 11 points. Edmond, OK has a safety score of 76/100 while Richmond, VA has 65/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Edmond, OK has a violent crime rate of 165.2 per 100,000 residents, while Richmond, VA has 336.9 per 100,000. Lower rates indicate safer communities. The national average is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Edmond, OK has a property crime rate of 1356.2 per 100,000, compared to 3179.4 per 100,000 in Richmond, VA. Property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft.

Safety scores range from 0-100, combining violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population data from the FBI UCR. Higher scores mean safer cities. Grades: A (80+), B (70-79), C (60-69), D (50-59), F (below 50).

Based on crime data alone, Edmond is safer. However, safety is just one factor — also consider cost of living, job market, schools, and quality of life. Visit our city pages for more details on each.