Riverton reported 19 total offenses in July 2026, a 30% decrease from the same month last year, according to a report published September 19. The city recorded 343 total offenses over the last 12 reported months, marking a 19% decrease from the prior 12-month period.
Crime data for Riverton is reported monthly by the local police department through the state's National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). Offenses are categorized into two groups. Group A includes serious crimes such as assault, burglary, theft, fraud, drug offenses, and weapons violations. Group B covers less serious offenses like DUI, disorderly conduct, and trespassing, where only arrest data is collected.
In July 2026, specific crime trends were noted in the data. Theft saw a 46% year-over-year decrease, with 13 incidents reported compared to an average of 23 per month. Burglary also decreased by 50% year-over-year, with one incident reported against an average of one per month. Other reported incidents in July included one assault and one sex offense, while vehicle theft saw one incident reported against an average of two per month.
The crime statistics are refreshed weekly from the state reporting system. However, monthly totals may take 30 to 60 days to finalize as agencies submit and correct their reports, meaning the most recent month shown may contain incomplete data. These reported incidents come from the state Uniform Crime Report, which counts reported offenses rather than convictions. Month-to-month comparisons within a single source are considered the most reliable due to variations in reporting standards, such as the FBI's transition from Summary Reporting (UCR) to NIBRS in 2021.
