Russell Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Russell is 46.1538 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 32 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2022, January 2025, February 2025.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 48.8%
  Theft accounts for 48.8 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 36.6%
  Burglary accounts for 36.6 percent of incidents.
• Assault 13.0%
  Assault accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.6%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Russell a safe suburb to live in?

  Russell ranks in the top 30 of suburbs in Northland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Russell?

  The annual crime rate in Russell is 46.1538 per 1,000 residents.

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