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Is Riverbank, California Safe?

Population 26,557 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Riverbank is a smaller community of 26,557 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 232.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,736 per 100K.

Riverbank Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRiverbankCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate241.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2085.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate158.0--268.2
Theft Rate1736.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate469.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

232.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

241/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2085/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Riverbank

Violent crime in Riverbank is below the national average. The rate of 241.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2085.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,736 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Riverbank Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault158
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary261
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,736
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft469
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Riverbank Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Riverbank
241.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Riverbank
2085.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Riverbank Safety

Is Riverbank safe?
Not especially. Riverbank earns a C- with a crime rate of 232.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Riverbank?
232.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 241.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2085.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Riverbank safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Riverbank's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,736 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Riverbank?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Riverbank generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Riverbank police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Riverbank?
No. Crime in Riverbank has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Riverbank compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Riverbank ranks behind about 77% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Riverbank to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Riverbank?
Bad. A C- grade and 232.6 per-thousand rate put Riverbank below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 241 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Riverbank?
241.0 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (158), robbery (51), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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