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Crime rate in Riverwood, NSW, Australia, 2210

Suburb in Georges River

Crime Rank: 24/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,793 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.86 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,927 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 150.63 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 204 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 399 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
15.95 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
31.19 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
86.1% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
75.81% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Riverwood crime trends

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Riverwood crime compared

Top crime types in Riverwood:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 376 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    376

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 369 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    369

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 226 reported cases of Theft.

    226

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 194 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    194

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 162 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    162

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 105 reported cases of Property damage.

    105

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 82 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    82

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 75 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    75

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 71 reported cases of Deception.

    71

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 64 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    64

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 59 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    59

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 35 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    35

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 29 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    29

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 24 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    24

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 22 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    22

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 10 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 7 reported cases of Robbery.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Riverwood there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Riverwood

    1 in 63

    In 2025 in Riverwood your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 63

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • 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

  • Riverwood

    1 in 32

    In 2025 in Riverwood your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 32

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • 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 Riverwood rank in crime?

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

Is Riverwood a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Riverwood?

The top crime types in Riverwood are Justice procedures offences, Transport regulation offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Riverwood?

376 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Riverwood in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Riverwood?

Crime in Riverwood has increased by 15.94% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Riverwood in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Riverwood 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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