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 A
Annual Rate66.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents91,748 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade B
Annual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents469 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents2,247 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents7,537 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate17.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents21,352 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate163.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents221,846 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate25.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents36,900 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate108.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents141,680 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate29.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents42,068 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime66.0A91748106.2-37.9%
Property Crime163.8C221846163.6+0.1%
Homicide0.4B4690.5-28.6%
Rape1.9A22473.5-47.3%
Robbery4.8B75375.8-18.0%
Aggravated Assault17.5B2135222.3-21.2%
Burglary25.2C3690024.0+4.9%
Larceny108.3C141680116.4-6.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft29.4D4206822.2+32.5%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Riverside County Sheriff's Office

Banning Police Department

Banning, CA

Beaumont Police Department

Beaumont, CA

Blythe Police Department

Blythe, CA

Coachella Police Department

Coachella, CA

Desert Hot Springs Police Department

Desert Hot Springs, CA

Hemet Police Department

Hemet, CA

Indio Police Department

Indio, CA

Norco Police Department

Norco, CA

Palm Springs Police Department

Palm Springs, CA

Perris Police Department

Perris, CA

Riverside Police Department

Riverside, CA

San Jacinto Police Department

San Jacinto, CA

Corona Police Department

Corona, CA

Indian Wells Police Department

Indian Wells, CA

Rancho Mirage Police Department

Rancho Mirage, CA

Palm Desert Police Department

Palm Desert, CA

Union Pacific Railroad: Riverside County

Department of Parks and Recreation: Inland Empire

Cathedral City Police Department

Cathedral City, CA

Lake Elsinore Police Department

Lake Elsinore, CA

La Quinta Police Department

La Quinta, CA

Moreno Valley Police Department

Moreno Valley, CA

Temecula Police Department

Temecula, CA

Calimesa Police Department

Calimesa, CA

Canyon Lake Police Department

Canyon Lake, CA

Murrieta Police Department

Murrieta, CA

Riverside Community College

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection:

Menifee

Wildomar Police Department

Wildomar, CA

Eastvale Police Department

Eastvale, CA

University of California: Riverside

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Jurupa Valley Police Department

Jurupa Valley, CA

Mt. San Jacinto College