Detroit neighborhood

Crime in Rivertown

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Rivertown neighborhood of Detroit, MI.

350Reported incidents

826Residents

$54,978Median income

At a glance

Rivertown crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

Violent incidents

278

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Rivertown crime map

Reported crime density across and around Rivertown.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Rivertown

Theft176

Assault57

Vandalism44

Retail Theft27

Arrest15

Burglary13

Sexual Offense6

Weapons6

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Rivertown

TheftApr 1, 2026
E Jefferson Ave & Joseph Campau St, Detroit, MI 48207
LARCENY - THEFT FROM BUILDING
TheftApr 1, 2026
E Jefferson Ave & Riopelle St, Detroit, MI 48207
LARCENY - THEFT FROM BUILDING
Retail TheftMar 31, 2026
E Jefferson Ave & Chene St, Detroit, MI 48207
RETAIL FRAUD - THEFT
TheftMar 31, 2026
E Jefferson Ave & Joseph Campau St, Detroit, MI 48207
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
TheftMar 30, 2026
Franklin St & Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207
LARCENY - OTHER
Sexual OffenseMar 30, 2026
Wight St & Mount Elliott St, Detroit, MI 48207
TRESPASS
TheftMar 29, 2026
Wight St & Iron St, Detroit, MI 48207
LARCENY - THEFT FROM BUILDING
TheftMar 29, 2026
Wight St & Iron St, Detroit, MI 48207
LARCENY - PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
TheftMar 27, 2026
E Jefferson Ave & Joseph Campau St, Detroit, MI 48207
LARCENY - THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS / ACCESSORIES
TheftMar 24, 2026
Woodbridge St & Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Rivertown

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FAQ

Rivertown safety: common questions

Is Rivertown a safe neighborhood in Detroit?

Rivertown has a crime safety grade of D-, making it a higher-crime area of Detroit. Our analysis counted 350 reported incidents in Rivertown, including 72 violent and 278 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Rivertown?

The most frequently reported offense in Rivertown is Theft.