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Crime rate in Riverstone, NSW, Australia, 2765

Suburb in Blacktown

Crime Rank: 21/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    8,627

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    6.37 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,089

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    126.23

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    139

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    210

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    16.11

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    24.34

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    87.63%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    69.54%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 566 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    566

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 126 cases of Theft.

    126

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 102 cases of Assault and related offences.

    102

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 55 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    55

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 51 cases of Property damage.

    51

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 35 cases of Deception.

    35

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 32 cases of Sexual offences.

    32

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 29 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    29

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 26 cases of Drug use and possession.

    26

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 12 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    12

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 12 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    12

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 12 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    12

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 6 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 5 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 4 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 4 cases of Arson.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 4 cases of Other drug offences.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 3 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 2 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 1 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Riverstone there were 1 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Riverstone

    1 in 62

    In 2023 in Riverstone your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 62

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Riverstone

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in Riverstone your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Riverstone rank in crime?

Riverstone suburb is ranked 21/100 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, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Riverstone?

566 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Riverstone in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Riverstone?

Crime in Riverstone has decreased by 32.69% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Riverstone in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Riverstone in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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