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Is Riverdale, Georgia Safe?

Population 14,637 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Riverdale is a smaller community of 14,637 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 215.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,307 per 100K.

Riverdale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRiverdaleGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate277.2320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1880.12019.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1307.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate470.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

277/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1880/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Riverdale

Violent crime in Riverdale is below the national average. The rate of 277.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1880.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,307 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Riverdale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary345
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,307
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft470
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Riverdale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Riverdale
277.2
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Riverdale
1880.1
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Riverdale Safety

Is Riverdale safe?
Not especially. Riverdale earns a C with a crime rate of 215.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Riverdale?
215.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 277.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1880.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Riverdale safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Riverdale 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 Riverdale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Riverdale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Riverdale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Riverdale?
Crime rates have held steady in Riverdale, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Riverdale compare to other cities in Georgia?
Middle of the pack for Georgia. Riverdale isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Georgia cities.
How safe is Riverdale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Riverdale?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 Riverdale?
277.2 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (53), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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