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Richmond’s Crime Drop and New Challenges | Richmond News
Richmond’s crime numbers are dropping fast—murders down 33%, shootings 26%, robberies 55% and 28%, and rapes 25%. Police, agencies, and community groups are credited with preventing violence before it happens, thanks to initiatives like Operation Safe Summer that led to felony arrests and gun seizures. But aggravated domestic assaults have doubled, partly due to new state laws making reporting easier. Officials are pushing for a Family Justice Center to support victims. Shoplifting is now the top reported crime, especially at ABC stores, while car thefts fall. Police urge gun owners to store…
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