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Richmond Crime Report: Progress and New Threats | Richmond News
Richmond PD’s latest report reveals a mixed crime picture: gun violence hotspots are mapped with precision, non-fatal shootings and murders hit decade lows, but shoplifting has surged to become the city’s top crime—especially at ABC stores—with over 1,200 incidents in the first half of the year. Meanwhile, stolen firearms from vehicles, mostly in The Fan, now exceed 200 this year, while thefts from cars and car parts continue to decline. The department’s data shows progress, but warns that targeted efforts are still needed to tackle the rising shoplifting and gun theft trends. Listen in…
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