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Crime rate in Riverwood, NSW, Australia, 2210

Suburb in Georges River

Crime Rank: 21/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    12,793

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.86 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,785

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    139.53

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    167

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

  • Property Crimes
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    381

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    13.05

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    29.78

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    84.31%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    74.95%

    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 2023 in Riverwood there were 438 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    438

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 324 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    324

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 247 reported cases of Theft.

    247

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 144 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    144

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 123 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    123

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 98 reported cases of Property damage.

    98

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 79 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    79

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 75 reported cases of Deception.

    75

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 47 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    47

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 46 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    46

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 37 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    37

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 34 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    34

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 33 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    33

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 17 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    17

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 14 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    14

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 10 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Riverwood there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Riverwood

    1 in 77

    In 2023 in Riverwood your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 77

  • 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

  • Riverwood

    1 in 34

    In 2023 in Riverwood your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • 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

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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?

438 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Riverwood in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Riverwood?

Crime in Riverwood has increased by 3.84% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Riverwood in 2023?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Riverwood 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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