Riverside, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Riverside Police Department serves the city of Riverside, MO in Platte County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 585 violent crimes and 1,235 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 196.7 per 100k residents, which is 85.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 743.2 per 100k, 354.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 FAnnual Rate196.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents585 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate743.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,235 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate633.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents950 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate109.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents204 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 196.7 | F | 585 | 106.2 | +85.2% |
| Property Crime | 743.2 | F | 1235 | 163.6 | +354.2% |
| Larceny | 633.9 | F | 950 | 116.4 | +444.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 109.3 | F | 204 | 22.2 | +392.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkville | 0 miles | A 32.9 | A 54.8 | Violent: 83.3% lower Property: 92.6% lower |
| Tracy | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 309.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 58.3% lower |
| Platte City | 1 miles | A 41.4 | B 124.2 | Violent: 79.0% lower Property: 83.3% lower |
| Ferrelview | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Weston | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |