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Riverton Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Riverton is 17.2619 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 35 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, April 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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57 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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17.3
Regional rank #35 / 29 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲83.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 15.0%
    Burglary accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.0%
    Assault accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 6.0%
    Theft accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
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Riverton Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Riverton a safe suburb to live in?

    Riverton ranks in the top 55 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Riverton?

    The annual crime rate in Riverton is 17.2619 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Riverton

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