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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$60,148

Cost of Crime™ for Riverside Heights, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $841 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Riverside Heights ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of cities but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to Riverside Heights's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Riverside Heights is 23.10 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Riverside Heights Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Riverside Heights varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 84 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Riverside Heights, MN see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Riverside Heights, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Riverside Heights for 2025 is $60,148. This translates to approximately $356 per resident and $841 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Riverside Heights. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Riverside Heights, MN:	$356
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Riverside Heights is $356 per year, which is $108 less than the national average and $53 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Riverside Heights:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $625 more than in Riverside Heights.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $200 less than in Riverside Heights

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Riverside Heights	Cost per Riverside Heights Resident
Murder	$13,772	$81
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,761	$46
Robbery	$3,342	$20
Assault	$11,597	$69
Kidnapping	$1,256	$7
Vehicle Theft	$1,866	$11
Burglary	$3,106	$18
Theft	$7,381	$44
Arson	$421	$2
Vandalism	$6,665	$39
Animal Cruelty	$76	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,344	$14
Identity Theft	$558	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$60,148	$356

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Riverside Heights, MN

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 Heights totals $133,293 ($789 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $193,441 ($1,145 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 Heights 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 Riverside Heights’s 169 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 Heights 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 Heights residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.389
Robbery	0.6287
Rape	0.7574
Murder	0.0434
Total Violent Crime	3.819 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.433
Vehicle Theft	0.7132
Burglary	2.026
Arson	0.1032
Total Property Crime	11.28 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1226
Drug Crimes	1.875
Vandalism	5.521
Identity Theft	0.4265
Animal Cruelty	0.0611
Total "Other" Rate	8.006 (C+)

Individual Riverside Heights Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Blue Earth, MN	D	D	D+
Dell, MN	A	B+	A
Winnebago, MN	C+	C	C
Guckeen, MN	C+	C-	C+
Delavan, MN	B-	C-	B
Huntley, MN	C+	C-	C+
Easton, MN	C+	B	C+
Frost, MN	B-	B+	B-
Pilot Grove, MN	A	A-	B+
Granada, MN	B	C	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Riverside Heights is similar 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
Ridgeville, TN	C-	D+	D+
Nevinville, IA	B+	B	B
New Empire, NV	D-	D	D
New Hartford, IL	B+	A	A
New Point, VA	A	A	A
New Salem, KS	D-	D	D
New York, MO	C+	D	D
Newfoundland, KY	B-	B+	B+
Nina, KY	A	B+	B+
Nodaway, MO	B	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Riverside Heights is safer than the Minnesota 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 Riverside Heights, MN average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Riverside Heights schools on SchoolGrade

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