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Is Riverdale, Illinois Safe?

Population 10,280 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Riverdale is a smaller community of 10,280 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 211.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,230 per 100K.

Riverdale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRiverdaleIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate366.5323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1746.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate220.0--268.2
Theft Rate1230.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate168.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

211.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

367/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1747/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Riverdale

Violent crime in Riverdale is close to the national average. The rate of 366.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1746.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,230 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Riverdale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault220
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary276
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,230
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft168
053% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Riverdale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Riverdale
366.5
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Riverdale
1746.5
State
2036.0
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 211.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Riverdale?
211.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 366.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1746.5 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?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Riverdale's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Riverdale compare to other cities in Illinois?
Middle of the pack for Illinois. Riverdale isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 44th percentile among Illinois cities.
How safe is Riverdale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Riverdale?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Riverdale?
366.5 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (220), robbery (71), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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