Riverdale, New Jersey Crime Rate

4 years of data (20202024) · Population: 4,196

Key Insights

  • Riverdale has a safety grade of A+ with a violent crime rate of 71.5 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • Violent crime rose 47.4% from the previous year.
  • Crime trajectory: worsening — based on 4 years of data.
  • Safer than 69% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.02 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
71.5
+47.4% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
3002.9
126 total
vs National Avg
-80%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 3

Murder0
Rape1
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault2

Property Crime: 126

Burglary3
Larceny-Theft120
Motor Vehicle Theft3
Arson0

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
20244,196371.501263002.9
20234,123248.501243007.5
20224,105124.40771875.8
20204,19800.001333168.2

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

A+
Safety Grade for Riverdale

Based on violent crime rate of 71.5 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

Crime Trajectory
📉 Worsening
How is this calculated? →
Safety Percentile
Safer than 69% of cities

Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.