Riverside, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Riverside Police Department serves the city of Riverside, CA in Riverside County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 19,697 violent crimes and 41,512 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 137.3 per 100k residents, which is 29.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 253.5 per 100k, 54.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 63 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DHomicide
Grade ARape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 137.3 | D | 19697 | 106.2 | +29.2% |
| Property Crime | 253.5 | D | 41512 | 163.6 | +54.9% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 64 | 0.5 | -41.8% |
| Rape | 6.2 | F | 604 | 3.5 | +74.7% |
| Robbery | 14.2 | F | 1761 | 5.8 | +144.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.7 | D | 4177 | 22.3 | +33.4% |
| Burglary | 38.6 | F | 6354 | 24.0 | +60.8% |
| Larceny | 174.4 | D | 27749 | 116.4 | +49.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 38.6 | F | 7017 | 22.2 | +74.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 63 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 4 |
| Anti-White | 3 |
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 9 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 3 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 6 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 21 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coachella | 0 miles | B 71.7 | B 145.7 | Violent: 47.8% lower Property: 42.5% lower |
| Norco | 0 miles | A 40.2 | D 249.3 | Violent: 70.7% lower Property: 1.7% lower |
| Indian Wells | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 204.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 19.5% lower |
| Rancho Mirage | 0 miles | B 78.1 | F 289.9 | Violent: 43.1% lower Property: 14.4% higher |
| Palm Desert | 0 miles | A 67.6 | F 266.5 | Violent: 50.8% lower Property: 5.1% higher |