Riverside, CA Crime


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Riverside, California has been facing a concerning level of crime in recent years. According to data from , the city has a violent crime rate of 28.7, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. Additionally, property crime in Riverside is also a major issue, with a rate of 46.7 compared to the US average of 35.4. This context highlights the severity of the crime in Riverside and the need for effective measures to address it. The city must work towards implementing strategies to reduce both violent and property crime and ensure the safety and security of its residents.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Riverside violent crime is 28.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Riverside property crime is 46.7. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Riverside, CA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000738.76.331.7225475.83764.4781.52301.6681.3
2001830.77.736.6239.3547.14755.1856.13038861.1
2002765.97.635.5232.9489.94965.2954.53077933.7
2003691.48.736.8206.8439.24652.1791.82922.4937.9
2004624631.6197.7388.74388.68332671.7883.9
2005673.13.438.9232.5398.24624.5860.52809.9954.2
2006688.13.828.4278.1377.94191810.42552.5828.2
2007632.5430.4229.2368.83726.57442365.8616.7
20086426.336.4242.5356.73693.9737.52415541.4
2009511.9532.7222.4251.83198673.62080.6443.9
2010479.7325.8166.3284.63300.5685.12131.5484
2011426.14.218.5149254.43132.6676.52042414.1
20124435.124.2164.9248.83450.4716.72262.9470.8
20133.224.7156.4236.13352.5625.12184.4542.9
2014433.23.844.8138246.73087.8479.32126.8481.8
20154463.142.4161239.63259.7505.52211.3542.9
20165293.143.3179.8302.93456.9606.62256.9593.4
2017508.83.750.6165.8288.73058.35102020.9527.4
2018509.34.245.3164295.83089.2444.12087.8557.4
2019505.95.141.7142.8316.32937.6390.72099.6447.4

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Property
per 100k
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I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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