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Is Riverside, Ohio Safe?

Population 24,706 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Riverside faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,566 per 100K.

Riverside Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRiversideOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate234.5312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2379.82033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate173.0--268.2
Theft Rate1566.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate552.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

235/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2380/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Riverside

Violent crime in Riverside is below the national average. The rate of 234.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2379.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,566 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Riverside Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault173
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary287
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,566
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft552
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Riverside Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Riverside
234.5
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Riverside
2379.8
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Riverside Safety

Is Riverside safe?
Not especially. Riverside earns a D with a crime rate of 261.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Riverside?
261.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 234.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2379.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Riverside safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Riverside's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,566 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Riverside?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Riverside generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Riverside police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Riverside?
No. Crime in Riverside has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Riverside compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Riverside ranks behind about 87% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Riverside 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 Riverside?
Bad. A D grade and 261.4 per-thousand rate put Riverside below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 235 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Riverside?
234.5 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (173), robbery (55), 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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