Riverside County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Riverside County in CA is served by 42 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 91,748 violent crimes and 221,846 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 66.0 per 100k residents, which is 37.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 163.8 per 100k, 0.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate66.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents91,748 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents469 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents2,247 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents7,537 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents21,352 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate163.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents221,846 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents36,900 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate108.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents141,680 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate29.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents42,068 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 66.0 | A | 91748 | 106.2 | -37.9% |
| Property Crime | 163.8 | C | 221846 | 163.6 | +0.1% |
| Homicide | 0.4 | B | 469 | 0.5 | -28.6% |
| Rape | 1.9 | A | 2247 | 3.5 | -47.3% |
| Robbery | 4.8 | B | 7537 | 5.8 | -18.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.5 | B | 21352 | 22.3 | -21.2% |
| Burglary | 25.2 | C | 36900 | 24.0 | +4.9% |
| Larceny | 108.3 | C | 141680 | 116.4 | -6.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.4 | D | 42068 | 22.2 | +32.5% |