The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Riverbend, Tampa, FL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Riverbend

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

 

Riverbend, Tampa, FL Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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B+
Other Crime Grade
A

$1.47 million

Cost of Crime™ for Riverbend, Tampa, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $965 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Riverbend 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 Riverbend, Tampa, FL Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Riverbend ranks in the 81st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 81% of neighborhoods but less safe than 19%. This analysis applies only to Riverbend's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Riverbend is 23.03 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Riverbend Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Riverbend varies by area - ranging from 1 in 25 in the southeast areas to 1 in 50 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Riverbend, Tampa, FL see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Riverbend, Tampa, FL

The total projected cost of crime in Riverbend for 2025 is $1,465,051. This translates to approximately $372 per resident and $965 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Riverbend. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Riverbend Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Riverbend, Tampa, FL: $372
Model City, Miami, FL: $788
Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL: $70
Florida: $246
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Riverbend is $372 per year, which is $92 less than the national average and $126 more than Tampa's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Riverbend:
  • In Model City, Miami, FL, crime costs $788 per person, which is $416 more than in Riverbend.
  • In Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL, crime costs $70 per person, which is $302 less than in Riverbend

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Riverbend for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Riverbend
Cost per Riverbend Resident
Murder
$432,098
$110
Rape/Sexual Assault
$70,907
$18
Robbery
$78,022
$20
Assault
$365,975
$93
Kidnapping
$7,397
$2
Vehicle Theft
$97,693
$25
Burglary
$81,918
$21
Theft
$240,739
$61
Arson
$2,835
$1
Vandalism
$48,454
$12
Animal Cruelty
$520
$0
Drug Crimes
$31,140
$8
Identity Theft
$7,352
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$1,465,051
$372

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Riverbend, Tampa, 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 Riverbend totals $3,336,283 ($847 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,801,334 ($1,219 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 Riverbend 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 northwest part of the neighborhood has more 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 Riverbend’s 3,938 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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Riverbend 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 Riverbend residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.236
Robbery
0.6299
Rape
0.2970
Murder
0.0584
Total Violent Crime
4.221 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.80
Vehicle Theft
1.602
Burglary
2.293
Arson
0.0298
Total Property Crime
15.73 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0310
Drug Crimes
1.069
Vandalism
1.722
Identity Theft
0.2412
Animal Cruelty
0.0178
Total "Other" Rate
3.081 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Riverbend is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Riverbend.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Riverbend is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the crime rate, Riverbend is less safe than 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 Riverbend, Tampa, FL average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Riverbend schools on SchoolGrade

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