Crime & Safety in Riverside, CA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Riverside has a violent crime rate of 591 per 100,000 residents, 56% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 413.6 per 100,000, robbery at 120.3, rape at 54.0. The murder rate is 3.1 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,888 per 100,000, 47% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,009, burglary at 398, vehicle theft at 452 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 238 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 364 federally declared disasters. Overall, Riverside receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Riverside vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent591.0/100K
56% above US avg
Murder3.1/100K
50% below US avg
Rape54.0/100K
Robbery120.3/100K
Assault413.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,888.0/100K
47% above US avg
Burglary397.6/100K
Theft2,009.1/100K
Vehicle Theft452.3/100K
Arson29.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)238
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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