Riverdale · 2024-08
Riverdale crime falls 24% in August
Riverdale logged 104 crimes in August, down from 137 the month before—a 24% drop. Violent offenses fell 14%, from 63 to 54. Residents filed 160 service requests, led by 30 calls for tree trimming (a category the city no longer accepts) and 19 streetlight complaints. Two permits came through, totaling $63,000—more than double July's $24,380. One covered signage, the other ran through the express program. No businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 2 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $63,000 |
| New business licenses | 1 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 160 |
| Reported crimes | 104 |
| Violent crimes | 54 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- JOSEPH R. EDMONDSON (Peddler License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 1
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 30
- Street Light Out Complaint — 19
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 14
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 12
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 11