Riverside, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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85%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

100%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

82%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Riverside_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	7	n/a (estimate)	347	1,845	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	25.1	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	63.5	66.5
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	0	n/a (estimate)	0	266	364
Burglary	1	n/a	49.6	138.1	250.7
Theft	6	n/a	297.8	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	264.8	318.7
Property crime	7	n/a (estimate)	347	1,579	1,917

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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 85% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Riverside are 100% lower than the national average
In Riverside you have a 1 in 288 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Riverside is safer than 86% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Riverside has decreased by 34%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Riverside

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Riverside is 0

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Riverside is 1 in 288

The chance of being a victim of crime in Riverside is 1 in 288

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

Riverside police department

Item	Riverside	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	1.8	3.3

Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

State	Total offenders	Pennsylvania_/100K	National_/100K
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% 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}
Linntown, PA	1,799	41	243	284
Elysburg, PA	2,147	70	417	487
Espy, PA	1,432	87	518	605
Northumberland, PA	3,732	26	626	652
Shamokin Dam, PA	1,812	98	582	680
Dewart, PA	1,298	103	612	715
New Columbia, PA	1,164	107	632	739
Riverside, PA	2,217	0	347	347

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Eureka, KS	2,217	239	1,163	1,402
Waterloo, IN	2,217	164	761	925
Davisboro, GA	2,217	0	0	0
Pulaski, NY	2,217	188	868	1,056
Horse Pasture, VA	2,217	141	989	1,130
Riverside, PA	2,217	0	347	347

Source: The Riverside, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.