Riverdale Park, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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84%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

174%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

65%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Riverdale Park_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	277	n/a (estimate)	3,896	2,470	2,119
Murder	1	n/a	14.1	7.2	5.0
Rape	2	n/a	28.1	33.0	37.5
Robbery	24	n/a	337.6	123.2	60.6
Assault	43	n/a	604.9	257.0	256.1
Violent crime	70	n/a (estimate)	985	420	359
Burglary	16	n/a	225.1	190.0	229.2
Theft	160	n/a	2,250.7	1,446.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	31	n/a	436.1	412.8	258.8
Property crime	207	n/a (estimate)	2,912	2,050	1,760

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Riverdale Park crime map

The Riverdale Park crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Riverdale Park as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Riverdale Park crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Riverdale Park crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Riverdale Park crime rates are 84% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Riverdale Park are 174% higher than the national average
In Riverdale Park you have a 1 in 26 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Riverdale Park is safer than 27% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Riverdale Park has increased by 9%

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Daily Crime In Riverdale Park (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Riverdale Park on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Maryland and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Riverdale Park (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Maryland, are 1.58 times more than the state average and 1.84 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Riverdale Park on a daily basis are 2.34 times more than than Maryland average and 2.74 times more than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Riverdale Park are 1.42 times more than the daily state average and 1.65 times more than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Riverdale Park (higher is better)

Is Riverdale Park safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Maryland as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Riverdale Park to other cities in the state and across the country, Riverdale Park is 26% safer than other cities of Maryland and 27% safer than other cities in the nation. Riverdale Park has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Riverdale Park

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Riverdale Park is 1 in 102

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Riverdale Park is 1 in 35

The chance of being a victim of crime in Riverdale Park is 1 in 26

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Riverdale Park, Maryland? If you reside in Riverdale Park, then there is a 1 in 102 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 35. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 26 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Riverdale Park.

Year Over Year Crime In Riverdale Park (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Riverdale Park is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Riverdale Park violent crime rates have increased by 55%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 1% year over year. Total crimes for Riverdale Park has increased by 9% in the same time frame.

Riverdale Park police department

Item	Riverdale Park	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	28	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	4.0	3.3	3.3

There are a total of 28 Riverdale Park police officers. This results in 4.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 18.5% greater than the Maryland average and 21.5% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Maryland

State	Total offenders	Maryland_/100K	National_/100K
Maryland	7,370	135	266

There are a total of 7,370 sex offenders in Maryland. This yields a total of 135 sex offenders in Maryland per 100,000 residents which is 49% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Derwood, MD	1,644	59	288	347
Martin's Additions, MD	1,089	59	288	347
Chevy Chase View, MD	1,151	59	288	347
Cabin John, MD	2,276	66	322	387
Kensington, MD	2,212	66	322	387
Chevy Chase town, MD	2,948	66	322	387
Chevy Chase, MD	2,979	66	322	387
Riverdale Park, MD	7,216	985	2,912	3,896

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Dunellen, NJ	7,215	93	829	923
Umatilla, OR	7,215	216	977	1,192
Neptune Beach, FL	7,214	130	1,172	1,302
Lago Vista, TX	7,212	125	434	559
Twin Rivers, NJ	7,221	210	1,374	1,584
Riverdale Park, MD	7,216	985	2,912	3,896

Source: The Riverdale Park, MD crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.