Riverside Township, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Riverside Township Police Department serves the city of Riverside Township, NJ in Burlington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 210 violent crimes and 255 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 12.4 per 100k residents, which is 88.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 62.1 per 100k, 62.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 14 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 A
Annual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents210 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate62.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents255 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate49.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents215 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime12.4A210106.2-88.3%
Property Crime62.1A255163.6-62.1%
Burglary12.4A3124.0-48.3%
Larceny49.7A215116.4-57.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 14 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Arab 1
Anti-White 1
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Black or African American 7
Anti-Multiple Religions, Group 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Burlington Township 0 miles
A 16.6
C 165.9
Violent: 33.6% higher
Property: 167.3% higher
Chesterfield Township 0 miles
A 39.7
A 13.2
Violent: 219.6% higher
Property: 78.7% lower
Cinnaminson Township 0 miles
A 34.3
C 194.3
Violent: 176.1% higher
Property: 213.0% higher
Delran Township 0 miles
A 39.0
B 128.0
Violent: 213.7% higher
Property: 106.2% higher
Eastampton Township 0 miles
A 47.3
A 47.3
Violent: 280.8% higher
Property: 23.8% lower