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Crime rate in Riverstone, NSW, Australia, 2765

Suburb in Blacktown

Crime Rank: 24/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,627 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.37 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,161 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 134.58 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 141 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 181 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.34 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.98 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
89.53% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
64.86% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Riverstone crime trends

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Riverstone crime compared

Top crime types in Riverstone:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 577 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    577

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 114 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    114

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 91 reported cases of Theft.

    91

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 85 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    85

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 70 reported cases of Property damage.

    70

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 42 reported cases of Deception.

    42

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 40 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    40

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 23 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    23

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 23 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    23

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 16 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    16

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 15 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    15

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 15 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    15

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 12 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    12

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 8 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Riverstone there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Riverstone

    1 in 61

    In 2024 in Riverstone your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 61

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Riverstone

    1 in 48

    In 2024 in Riverstone your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 48

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Riverstone rank in crime?

Riverstone suburb is ranked 24/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Riverstone a safe suburb?

Riverstone suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Riverstone?

The top crime types in Riverstone are Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Riverstone?

577 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Riverstone in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Riverstone?

Crime in Riverstone has increased by 6.61% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Riverstone in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Riverstone in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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