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Richmond Crime Drops But New Threats Rise | Richmond News
Richmond’s crime numbers are dropping fast—nonfatal shootings down 26%, murders 33%, and commercial robberies plummeted 55%—thanks to tech and detective work, says Chief Edwards. Property crimes are also falling, but aggravated domestic assaults have doubled, raising alarms as domestic violence becomes a bigger factor in homicides. To help victims, police and prosecutors are launching a Family Justice Center to offer wraparound support. Meanwhile, shoplifting is now Richmond’s top crime, up 22%, especially targeting Virginia ABC stores, threatening local businesses. Gun thefts from cars are…
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