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Riverdale Safety Snapshot

Gisborne, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Riverdale is 63.7037 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 4 within Gisborne Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2023, October 2023, August 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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41 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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63.7
Regional rank #4 / 86 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼70%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 54.2%
    Theft accounts for 54.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 35.8%
    Burglary accounts for 35.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.5%
    Assault accounts for 8.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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Riverdale Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Riverdale a safe suburb to live in?

    Riverdale ranks in the top 14 of suburbs in Gisborne Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Riverdale?

    The annual crime rate in Riverdale is 63.7037 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Riverdale

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