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Is Riverview, Michigan Safe?

Population 11,947 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,947, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Riverview earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,241 per 100K.

Riverview Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRiverviewMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate380.6330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1850.42014.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate278.0--268.2
Theft Rate1241.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate361.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

381/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1850/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Riverview

Violent crime in Riverview is close to the national average. The rate of 380.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1850.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,241 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Riverview Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault278
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery85
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary354
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,241
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft361
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Riverview Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Riverview
380.6
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Riverview
1850.4
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Riverview Safety

Is Riverview safe?
Not especially. Riverview earns a C with a crime rate of 223.1 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 Riverview?
223.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 380.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1850.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Riverview safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Riverview's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,241 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Riverview?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Riverview generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Riverview police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Riverview?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Riverview's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Riverview compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Riverview ranks behind about 69% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Riverview 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 Riverview?
Bad. A C grade and 223.1 per-thousand rate put Riverview below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 381 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Riverview?
380.6 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (278), robbery (85), and murder (4.0) 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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