Yes, Riverview is considered a safe place to live. The crime rate is relatively low compared to other cities of its size, and there are many things to do in the city that are family-friendly. However, like any city, some areas are more dangerous than others. Of course, no city is entirely free of crime.

Riverview is in the 89th percentile for safety, meaning 11% of cities are safer and 89% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Riverview's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities. The rate of crime in Riverview is 15.43 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.