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Crime rate in Riverwood, NSW, Australia, 2210

Suburb in Georges River

Crime Rank: 21/100

(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 1,662 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 129.91 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 164 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 330 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.82 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
25.80 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
86.08% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
70.49% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Riverwood crime trends

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Riverwood crime compared

Top crime types in Riverwood:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 363 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    363

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 312 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    312

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 210 reported cases of Theft.

    210

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 154 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    154

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 129 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    129

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 93 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    93

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 79 reported cases of Property damage.

    79

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 72 reported cases of Deception.

    72

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 55 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    55

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 44 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    44

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 35 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    35

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 28 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    28

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 23 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    23

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 19 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    19

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 15 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    15

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    10

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Riverwood there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Riverwood

    1 in 78

    In 2024 in Riverwood your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 78

  • 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

  • Riverwood

    1 in 39

    In 2024 in Riverwood your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 39

  • 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 Riverwood rank in crime?

Riverwood suburb is ranked 21/100 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 Transport regulation offences, Justice procedures offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Riverwood?

363 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Riverwood in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Riverwood?

Crime in Riverwood has decreased by 6.89% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Riverwood in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Riverwood 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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