The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in River Ranch, FL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in River Ranch

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in River Ranch.

 

River Ranch, FL Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

C-
B
Other Crime Grade
A

$104,073

Cost of Crime™ for River Ranch, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $559 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in River Ranch in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is River Ranch, FL Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. River Ranch ranks in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 74% of cities but less safe than 26%. This analysis applies only to River Ranch's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in River Ranch is 17.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. River Ranch Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in River Ranch varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 54 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 104 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of River Ranch, FL see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in River Ranch, FL

The total projected cost of crime in River Ranch for 2025 is $104,073. This translates to approximately $264 per resident and $559 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in River Ranch. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in River Ranch Compared to Other Cities?

River Ranch, FL: $264
Gladeview, FL: $878
Parrish, FL: $91
Florida: $246
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in River Ranch is $264 per year, which is $200 less than the national average and $18 more than Florida's state average. Below we compare cities similar to River Ranch:
  • In Gladeview, FL, crime costs $878 per person, which is $614 more than in River Ranch.
  • In Parrish, FL, crime costs $91 per person, which is $173 less than in River Ranch

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of River Ranch for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to River Ranch
Cost per River Ranch Resident
Murder
$24,357
$62
Rape/Sexual Assault
$8,066
$20
Robbery
$5,434
$14
Assault
$31,953
$81
Kidnapping
$951
$2
Vehicle Theft
$1,796
$5
Burglary
$3,803
$10
Theft
$17,640
$45
Arson
$422
$1
Vandalism
$4,765
$12
Animal Cruelty
$70
$0
Drug Crimes
$3,922
$10
Identity Theft
$893
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$104,073
$264

The Intangible Cost of Crime in River Ranch, FL

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in River Ranch totals $211,151 ($536 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $315,224 ($800 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the River Ranch crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of River Ranch’s 394 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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River Ranch Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 River Ranch residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.824
Robbery
0.4385
Rape
0.3376
Murder
0.0329
Total Violent Crime
3.633 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.645
Vehicle Theft
0.2944
Burglary
1.064
Arson
0.0444
Total Property Crime
10.05 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0398
Drug Crimes
1.346
Vandalism
1.693
Identity Theft
0.2929
Animal Cruelty
0.0239
Total "Other" Rate
3.395 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in River Ranch is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to River Ranch.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C+
C+
D+
A-
B-
B-
A
C+
B+
A-
C+
B
A+
B+
A
A+
A+
A
B+
C
B
A+
A-
A+
A+
A
A+
B+
C+
C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

River Ranch is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
A+
A+
D+
B+
B+
D+
B-
B-
B
C+
C+
C-
D+
D+
B
A+
A+
A+
A-
A-
A-
B
B
D+
C-
C-
C+
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, River Ranch is as safe as the Florida state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in River Ranch, FL average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See River Ranch schools on SchoolGrade

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