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Riverside Safety Snapshot

Northland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Riverside is 83.8095 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 14 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, January 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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22 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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83.8
Regional rank #14 / 176 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼28.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 76.7%
    Theft accounts for 76.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 12.5%
    Burglary accounts for 12.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.2%
    Assault accounts for 10.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
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Riverside Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Riverside a safe suburb to live in?

    Riverside ranks in the top 13 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 83.8095 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Riverside

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