Is Riverside Safe?
Crime statistics for Riverside. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 2,076 total crimes recorded in Riverside
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Riverside — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Riverside safe?
Riverside has a CrimeRadar safety score of 8/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,021 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 3.2% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Riverside are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Riverside in the last 12 months?
1,021 crimes were recorded in Riverside in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 3.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,055 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 891 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Riverside?
The most common crime in Riverside is Violent Crime, with 891 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 87.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Riverside increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Riverside is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 3.2% — from 1,055 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,021 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Riverside?
Riverside has a safety score of 8 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Riverside compare to the Cheshire Constabulary average?
Riverside has a safety score of 8/100, while the Cheshire Constabulary force area average is 27/100. Riverside is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Riverside?
47.5% of crimes recorded in Riverside resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Cheshire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Riverside?
891 violent crimes were recorded in Riverside in the last 12 months — representing 87.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 211 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Riverside last updated?
The crime data for Riverside was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Riverside with other areas?
You can compare Riverside with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.