The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Riverwood, KY: Crime Maps and Statistics

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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$138,501

Cost of Crime™ for Riverwood, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $732 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Riverwood 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 Riverwood, KY Safe?

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

The crime rate in Riverwood is 15.02 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Riverwood, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Riverwood for 2025 is $138,501. This translates to approximately $294 per resident and $732 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Riverwood. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Riverwood, KY:	$294
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Riverwood is $294 per year, which is $170 less than the national average and $156 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Riverwood:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $550 more than in Riverwood.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $61 less than in Riverwood

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Riverwood	Cost per Riverwood Resident
Murder	$35,329	$75
Rape/Sexual Assault	$17,584	$37
Robbery	$4,194	$9
Assault	$7,469	$16
Kidnapping	$10,796	$23
Vehicle Theft	$32,388	$69
Burglary	$4,035	$9
Theft	$1,637	$3
Arson	$729	$2
Vandalism	$4,708	$10
Animal Cruelty	$236	$1
Drug Crimes	$19,340	$41
Identity Theft	$57	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$138,501	$294

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Riverwood, KY

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 Riverwood totals $322,332 ($684 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $460,833 ($978 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 Riverwood 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 Riverwood’s 471 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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Riverwood 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 Riverwood residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5522
Robbery	0.2831
Rape	0.6157
Murder	0.0399
Total Violent Crime	1.491 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	0.6709
Vehicle Theft	4.441
Burglary	0.9445
Arson	0.0641
Total Property Crime	6.120 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3780
Drug Crimes	5.551
Vandalism	1.399
Identity Theft	0.0157
Animal Cruelty	0.0677
Total "Other" Rate	7.411 (B-)

Individual Riverwood Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Indian Hills, KY	B+	A	A-
Rolling Fields, KY	C+	A	B-
Glenview, KY	C+	A+	C
Northfield, KY	B-	A	C
Windy Hills, KY	B-	A	B-
Woodlawn Park, KY	B-	A	C+
Richlawn, KY	D	A-	D-
St. Matthews, KY	D+	A-	C-
Graymoor-Devondale, KY	C+	A-	C+
Beechwood Village, KY	C-	A-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Riverwood 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
Jacksonville, ME	A-	A	A
King, TX	C+	C	C
Kincheon, AL	A-	B	B
Kessler, WV	D+	D	D
Kerrick, MN	D+	C	C
Kelayres, PA	A-	B	B
Keego, AL	A-	C	C
Jonesville, IN	A	B	B
Jones Mills, PA	C+	C+	C+
Johnson, NY	A+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Riverwood is safer than the Kentucky 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 Riverwood, KY average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Riverwood schools on SchoolGrade

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