Crime in Riverfield: statistics, rates and trends

271 crimes were recorded in Riverfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 64 reports (24% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Riverfield has the 2,323rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Riverfield was highest in the year to July 2018 (499 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (271). Over the whole period it fell 46%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Riverfield over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, other theft, bicycle theft.

The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+33%) and shoplifting (+23%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-32%) and violence and sexual offences (-25%).

Violence and sexual offences in Riverfield

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Riverfield recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 23.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Riverfield

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Riverfield recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Riverfield

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Riverfield recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Riverfield

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Riverfield recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Riverfield

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Riverfield recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Riverfield

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Riverfield recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Riverfield

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Riverfield recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Riverfield

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Riverfield recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Riverfield

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Riverfield recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Riverfield

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Riverfield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Riverfield

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Riverfield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Riverfield

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Riverfield recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Riverfield

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Riverfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Riverfield

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Riverfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Riverfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Riverfield.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Riverfield over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Riverfield over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Riverfield has an estimated population of 3,994. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Riverfield sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Riverfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.