The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Riverside, AL: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$1.31 million

Cost of Crime™ for Riverside, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,145 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Riverside 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 Riverside, AL Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Riverside ranks in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 36% of cities but less safe than 64%. This analysis applies only to Riverside's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Riverside is 29.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Riverside Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Riverside varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Riverside, AL see the most incidents - about 22 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Riverside, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Riverside for 2025 is $1,308,373. This translates to approximately $427 per resident and $1,145 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Riverside. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Riverside Compared to Other Cities?

Riverside, AL:	$427
Tuskegee, AL:	$1539
Coker, AL:	$198
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Riverside is $427 per year, which is $38 less than the national average and $81 less than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Riverside:

In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $1,112 more than in Riverside.
In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $228 less than in Riverside

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Riverside for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Riverside	Cost per Riverside Resident
Murder	$437,013	$142
Rape/Sexual Assault	$86,352	$28
Robbery	$16,588	$5
Assault	$216,529	$71
Kidnapping	$10,875	$4
Vehicle Theft	$20,970	$7
Burglary	$62,263	$20
Theft	$164,488	$54
Arson	$7,647	$2
Vandalism	$139,477	$45
Animal Cruelty	$1,813	$1
Drug Crimes	$138,049	$45
Identity Theft	$6,309	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$1,308,373	$427

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Riverside, AL

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 Riverside totals $3,366,326 ($1,098 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,674,699 ($1,524 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 Riverside 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 southwest part of the city 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 Riverside’s 3,067 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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Riverside 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 Riverside residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.458
Robbery	0.1719
Rape	0.4644
Murder	0.0758
Total Violent Crime	3.170 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.36
Vehicle Theft	0.4415
Burglary	2.238
Arson	0.1033
Total Property Crime	13.14 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0585
Drug Crimes	6.085
Vandalism	6.366
Identity Theft	0.2658
Animal Cruelty	0.0799
Total "Other" Rate	12.85 (D)

Individual Riverside Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lincoln, AL	B	B-	B
Wattsville, AL	C+	C+	B-
Pell City, AL	C-	C-	C+
Ragland, AL	D	C-	D
Cropwell, AL	C-	C	C+
Macon, AL	D+	C	D
Cool Springs, AL	B-	B	A-
Cook Springs, AL	B-	C	B+
Odenville, AL	C-	B-	C-
Eastaboga, AL	B	B-	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Riverside is higher 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
Babson Park, FL	A+	B+	B+
Crescent, PA	A-	A	A
Cayucos, CA	B-	D	D
Concord, MI	A	C	C
Coats Crossroads, NC	A-	B+	B+
Smithville, MS	A+	A+	A+
Magdalena, NM	F	F	F
Markleville, IN	B	A-	A-
Mexico, ME	B	A+	A+
Newton, TX	D+	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Riverside is as safe as the Alabama state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Riverside, AL average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Riverside schools on SchoolGrade

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