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Riverlea Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Riverlea is 44.4694 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 92 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, October 2025, November 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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35 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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44.5
Regional rank #92 / 119 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼37.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 62.2%
    Theft accounts for 62.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 27.7%
    Burglary accounts for 27.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.4%
    Assault accounts for 8.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
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Riverlea Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Riverlea a safe suburb to live in?

    Riverlea ranks in the top 36 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Riverlea?

    The annual crime rate in Riverlea is 44.4694 per 1,000 residents.

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