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Is Riviera Beach, Florida Safe?

Population 39,357 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Riviera Beach is a smaller community of 39,357 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs above the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 215.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,098 per 100K.

Riviera Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRiviera BeachFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate431.0326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1727.92070.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate337.0--268.2
Theft Rate1098.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate304.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

431/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1728/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Riviera Beach

Violent crime in Riviera Beach is above the national average. The rate of 431.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1727.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,098 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 337 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Riviera Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault337
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary272
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,098
078% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft304
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Riviera Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Riviera Beach
431.0
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Riviera Beach
1727.9
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Riviera Beach Safety

Is Riviera Beach safe?
Not especially. Riviera Beach earns a C with a crime rate of 215.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Riviera Beach?
215.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 431.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1727.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Riviera Beach safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Riviera Beach has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Riviera Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Riviera Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Riviera Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Riviera Beach?
No. Crime in Riviera Beach has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Riviera Beach compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Riviera Beach ranks behind about 71% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Riviera Beach to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Riviera Beach?
Mixed. Violent crime is above the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Riviera Beach?
431.0 per 100,000, which is 18% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (337), robbery (50), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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