Riverside Safety Snapshot

Northland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Riverside is 71.9048 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 20 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2022, December 2022, October 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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25 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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71.9
Regional rank #20 / 151 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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54.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 82.3%
    Theft accounts for 82.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 10.0%
    Burglary accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Riverside a safe suburb to live in?

    Riverside ranks in the top 19 of suburbs in Northland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Riverside?

    The annual crime rate in Riverside is 71.9048 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Riverside

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