Riverside Police Release Preliminary Crime Rate

Overall Crime Down 5.5 %

Crime statistics, released today by Chief Thomas Weitzel, show the overall crime rate in Riverside is down 5.5 % for 2018. Statistics are based on preliminary numbers submitted to the Illinois State Police Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) System.

Riverside Police would like to thank the community for its assistance in reducing crime by taking the responsibility and initiative to call police when crimes or suspicious activities are observed. RPD received many tips and other information from the public in 2018 that helped track down criminals, stopped ongoing crime and prevented future crime.

News Release on 2018 Crime Index