Riverside, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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59%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

78%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

56%

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}	Riverside_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	75	n/a (estimate)	861	2,004	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.8	5.0
Rape	2	n/a	23.0	46.9	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	90.2	60.6
Assault	5	n/a	57.4	146.3	256.1
Violent crime	7	n/a (estimate)	80	289	359
Burglary	12	n/a	137.8	290.5	229.2
Theft	52	n/a	597.0	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	45.9	290.4	258.8
Property crime	68	n/a (estimate)	781	1,715	1,760

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Riverside crime map

The Riverside crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Riverside 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 Riverside crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Riverside 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

Riverside crime rates are 59% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Riverside are 78% lower than the national average
In Riverside you have a 1 in 117 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Riverside is safer than 82% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Riverside has increased by 21%

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Daily Crime In Riverside (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Riverside, Illinois is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Riverside are 2.33 times less than the Illinois average and 2.46 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Riverside are 3.60 times less than than Illinois and 4.47 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Riverside are 2.20 times less than than Illinois and 2.25 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Riverside (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Riverside in comparison to other Illinois communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Riverside safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Riverside being safer than 74% of cities in Illinois and 82% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Illinois cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Riverside. In conclusion, Riverside ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Riverside

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Riverside is 1 in 1245

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Riverside is 1 in 129

The chance of being a victim of crime in Riverside is 1 in 117

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Riverside? In Riverside, you have a 1 in 1245 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 129. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Riverside, IL is 1 in 117.

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

Determining whether Riverside is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Riverside violent crime rates have decreased by 27%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 29% year over year. Total crimes for Riverside has increased by 21% in the same time frame.

Riverside police department

Item	Riverside	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	23	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.6	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 23 Riverside police officers. This results in 2.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 2.6% less than the Illinois average and 20.7% 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}
Stone Park, IL	4,842	92	138	230
Western Springs, IL	13,247	8	273	280
Indian Head Park, IL	3,744	0	312	312
Willow Springs, IL	5,610	0	390	390
Clarendon Hills, IL	8,834	0	434	434
Palos Hills, IL	17,172	68	411	479
Lisle, IL	23,363	43	455	498
Riverside, IL	8,748	80	781	861

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Fitzgerald, GA	8,747	392	3,362	3,755
Marathon, FL	8,746	94	498	592
Ridgefield, WA	8,751	83	1,073	1,157
Hanover, NH	8,744	0	451	451
Pulaski, VA	8,744	567	2,325	2,892
Riverside, IL	8,748	80	781	861

Source: The Riverside, 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.