In 2017, the town of Riverside, MD experienced a higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average. With a violent crime rate of 24.4, this town surpassed the US average of 22.7. This is concerning as residents of Riverside may feel unsafe in their community. Additionally, the property crime rate in Riverside was also higher than the national average, at 31.1 compared to 35.4. This indicates that not only were residents at risk of violence, but also at risk of having their property stolen or damaged. These statistics highlight the need for increased safety measures and law enforcement presence in Riverside to combat and prevent crime.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Riverside (zip 21017) violent crime is 24.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Riverside (zip 21017) property crime is 31.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Riverside, Maryland does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Perryville, Maryland. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Perryville, Maryland. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.