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Crime rate in Riverton (WA), WA, Australia, 6148

Suburb in Canning

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,078 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.65 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 319 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 52.48 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 65 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 172 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.69 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
28.30 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
79.14% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
73.35% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Riverton (WA) crime trends

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Riverton (WA) crime compared

Top crime types in Riverton (WA):


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Riverton (WA) there were 131 reported cases of Theft.

    131

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Riverton (WA) there were 48 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    48

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Riverton (WA) there were 29 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    29

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Riverton (WA) there were 27 reported cases of Property damage.

    27

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Riverton (WA) there were 16 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    16

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Riverton (WA) there were 15 reported cases of Deception.

    15

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Riverton (WA) there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Riverton (WA) there were 13 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    13

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Riverton (WA) there were 12 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    12

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Riverton (WA) there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Riverton (WA) there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Riverton (WA) there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Riverton (WA) there were 1 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Riverton (WA)

    1 in 94

    In 2025 in Riverton (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 94

  • WA

    1 in 41

    In 2025 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Riverton (WA)

    1 in 35

    In 2025 in Riverton (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 35

  • WA

    1 in 21

    In 2025 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Riverton (WA) rank in crime?

Riverton (WA) suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Riverton (WA) a safe suburb?

Riverton (WA) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Riverton (WA)?

The top crime types in Riverton (WA) are Theft, Assault and related offences, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Riverton (WA)?

131 Theft cases were reported in Riverton (WA) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Riverton (WA)?

Crime in Riverton (WA) has increased by 51.9% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Riverton (WA) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Riverton (WA) in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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