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Riverside, California: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Riverside was 5.3 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 23% higher than the statewide rate (4.3). Its median household earns $91,045 and the median home value is $584,800. Population: about 319,069 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Riverside?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Riverside at 5.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,735 in all). That is 23% higher than the California rate (4.3), and 63% higher than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 13. Property crime came to 7,018 offenses (21.5 per 1,000; California: 17.9). Compared with 2022, when 1,652 were reported, the count is up 5%.
| Offense (2025) | Riverside count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,735 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 13 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 128 | 0.39 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 313 | 0.96 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,281 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 7,018 | 21.5 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 884 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 5,111 | 15.7 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,023 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Riverside changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 1,652 | 10,366 | 17 |
| 2023 | 1,783 | 10,980 | 10 |
| 2024 | 1,892 | 9,150 | 10 |
| 2025 | 1,735 | 7,018 | 13 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Riverside Police Department's own reports.
How does Riverside compare with California?
Households in Riverside have a median income of $91,045 (California: $99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $584,800, and half of renters pay more than $1,914 a month. About 319,069 people live on 81 square miles of land, roughly 3,932 per square mile. The city lies in Riverside County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Riverside | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 319,069 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $91,045 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $584,800 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,914 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.3% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.2% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 25.7% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 56.8% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.6 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Riverside?
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in Riverside: Alark Hard Chrome. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 10 high-hazard dams in Riverside. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 10 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Mockingbird Canyon (74 ft) and Alessandro (66 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Riverside County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Riverside?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Riverside city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Riverside?
Federal school lists place 81 public and 13 private schools within Riverside. 14 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 4 state parks or recreation areas: California Citrus State Historic Park, Chino Hills State Park, Lake Elsinore State Recreation Area and Lake Perris State Recreation Area.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Riverside
Gun shops
7 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Riverside city limits (5 from the ATF licensee list, 2 from OpenStreetMap), plus 10 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Ammo Brothers (Riverside), Big 5 Sporting Goods Warehouse (Riverside), Jum-Pawn-It (Riverside), Riverside Guns (Riverside) and Riverside Indoor Shooting Range INC (Riverside).
Liquor stores
40 liquor stores are on the map inside the Riverside city limits: A1 Market & Liquor (Riverside), Alessandro Liquor (Riverside), Bevmo! (Riverside), Campus Liquor (Riverside), Canyon Crest Liquor (Riverside), Carlos Liquor (Riverside), Cavalier Liquor (Riverside), Charlebois Liquors (Moreno Valley) and 32 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Riverside city limits: Planned Parenthood Of The Pacific Southwest (Riverside).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Riverside?
In 2025, Riverside had 5.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,735 reported), 23% higher than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 21.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Riverside?
$91,045 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Riverside?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $584,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Riverside?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Riverside County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Jurupa Valley, CA (6 mi) · Colton, CA (9 mi) · Moreno Valley, CA (11 mi) · Eastvale, CA (11 mi) · Corona, CA (11 mi) · Rialto, CA (12 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Riverside County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Riverside city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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