How to avoid being mugged/robbed?

First off, reading the police reports makes you both more aware and more paranoid, so you are a step ahead...and frightening yourself. Be aware, use your eyes, bike (and walk) with confidence. The odds of you (a male) getting rolled is unlikely in the first place, and less so since you are big and tall. Lastly, have you checked the reported incidents are against a map? Like anything, location matters: and Riverside is a big place. Look for clusters and avoid those areas.

Bike helps a lot. There's still a chance you'll get robbed, but it really does help. Best thing you can is figure out the safest route (even if its longer) and go by that way. At least you'll get more exercise. As for finding out the safest route, you'll have to figure that out on your own. The usual rule is the busier the area, the safer, although that doesn't always apply.

Also, make sure not to wear any expensive clothing brands or clearly display expensive equipment (especially laptops). If you look rich, they'll think your rich.

Cheers and stay safe

I've heard that confidence is a big deterrent. A friend of mine (this is kind of weird) used to walk to school holding a pen like a knife and it made her feel safer for some reason... on a bike they probably wouldnt risk you running over them.

Dont act like a *****. I'm 5'6 153 lbs white male . If u look in easy or nervous. Lol gl. I used to work in Bridgeport ct housing

Just hide stuff that is provocative and tempting to stranger