Riverdale, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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68%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

98%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

62%

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_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	357	n/a (estimate)	3,567	2,004	2,119
Murder	7	n/a	69.9	5.8	5.0
Rape	8	n/a	79.9	46.9	37.5
Robbery	13	n/a	129.9	90.2	60.6
Assault	43	n/a	429.6	146.3	256.1
Violent crime	71	n/a (estimate)	709	289	359
Burglary	48	n/a	479.6	290.5	229.2
Theft	147	n/a	1,468.7	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	91	n/a	909.2	290.4	258.8
Property crime	286	n/a (estimate)	2,857	1,715	1,760

Riverdale crime map

The Riverdale crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Riverdale 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 crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Riverdale 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 crime rates are 68% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Riverdale are 98% higher than the national average
In Riverdale you have a 1 in 29 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Riverdale is safer than 22% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Riverdale has increased by 25%

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Daily Crime In Riverdale (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Riverdale, IL per 100,000 people. In Riverdale, the total number of daily crimes is 1.78 times more than the Illinois average and 1.68 times more than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Riverdale is 2.45 times more than the Illinois average and 1.98 times more than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Riverdale has a daily crime rate that is 1.67 times more than the Illinois average and 1.62 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Riverdale (higher is better)

How safe is Riverdale, Illinois compared to other cities in Illinois and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Riverdale is safer than 11% of the cities in Illinois and 22% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Illinois and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Riverdale. Overall, Riverdale is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Riverdale

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Riverdale is 1 in 141

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

The chance of being a victim of crime in Riverdale is 1 in 29

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Riverdale? If you reside in Riverdale, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 141. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 35 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Riverdale, is 1 in 29.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Riverdale is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Riverdale has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 63% in Riverdale, while property crimes in Riverdale have increased by 19%. Total crime has increased by 26% year over year.

Riverdale police department

Item	Riverdale	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	41	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.0	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 41 Riverdale police officers. This results in 3.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 13.7% greater than the Illinois average and 7.4% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Illinois

State	Total offenders	Illinois_/100K	National_/100K
Illinois	32,213	263	266

There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% 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}
St. John, IN	18,382	24	129	153
Western Springs, IL	13,247	8	273	280
Indian Head Park, IL	3,744	0	312	312
Dyer, IN	15,933	12	344	356
Willow Springs, IL	5,610	0	390	390
Palos Hills, IL	17,172	68	411	479
Oak Forest, IL	27,403	89	438	527
Riverdale, IL	12,530	709	2,857	3,567

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Borger, TX	12,534	401	1,936	2,337
Conneaut, OH	12,524	342	1,803	2,145
Middleburg, FL	12,544	269	1,431	1,700
Georgetown, GA	12,545	249	1,278	1,527
Washington, IN	12,514	268	473	742
Riverdale, IL	12,530	709	2,857	3,567

Source: The Riverdale, IL 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.