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Is Riverton, Utah Safe?

Population 47,395 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 47,395, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Riverton earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,250 per 100K.

Riverton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRivertonUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate325.2322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1820.62062.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate253.0--268.2
Theft Rate1250.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate448.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

214.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

325/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1821/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Riverton

Violent crime in Riverton is close to the national average. The rate of 325.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1820.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,250 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Riverton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault253
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary207
077% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,250
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft448
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Riverton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Riverton
325.2
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Riverton
1820.6
State
2062.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Riverton Safety

Is Riverton safe?
Not especially. Riverton earns a C with a crime rate of 214.6 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 Riverton?
214.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 325.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1820.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Riverton safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Riverton 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 Riverton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Riverton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Riverton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Riverton?
Crime rates have held steady in Riverton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Riverton compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Riverton ranks behind about 66% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Riverton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Riverton?
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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Riverton?
325.2 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (253), robbery (80), and murder (3.0) 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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