Riverside Crime Index
67
(100 is safest)
Safer than 67% of most Australia suburbs
Riverside Crime Map

Riverside Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Riverside.

- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 7, down 46% from 13 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Riverside is in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning 18% of NSW suburbs are safer than Riverside and 82% of suburbs are more dangerous than Riverside.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in Riverside: An In-Depth Analysis
Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Riverside is safer than only 67% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Riverside’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.
How does Riverside perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Riverside is greater than that of roughly 18% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.
As a resident of Riverside, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 60 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.
To get a more comprehensive understanding of Riverside’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Riverside. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Riverside.
AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Riverside is 654 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 152 if you reside in Riverside.
Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Riverside are 1 in 101, with a rate of 980 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.
Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.
Riverside Crime Rates by Offences Division
Riverside Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 152
In Riverside
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Riverside vs NSW
Riverside population: 306
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Riverside crime rates for the selected offences.
Riverside Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 101
In Riverside
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Riverside vs NSW, Australia
Riverside population: 306
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Riverside crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Riverside vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Riverside vs NSW
Riverside Crimes per Square KM
Riverside Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Riverside in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Riverside in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Riverside?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Riverside is malicious damage to property.
What is the crime rate in Riverside?
The overall crime rate in Riverside, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2288 in the year ending December 2021.
However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.
Is Riverside a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Riverside total crime rate in 2021 was 2288. This means it’s 82% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Riverside has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Riverside safe at night?
43% of crimes in Riverside occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Riverside at night.
Total Crime Stats of Riverside
Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.
References
- NSW Police public site
- NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons
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