Rutherford Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Rutherford is 24.7934 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 11 within Nelson Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, February 2022, May 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 44.4%
  Theft accounts for 44.4 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 30.2%
  Burglary accounts for 30.2 percent of incidents.
• Assault 18.5%
  Assault accounts for 18.5 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 3.6%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 3.6 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.2%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.2 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Rutherford a safe suburb to live in?

  Rutherford ranks in the top 39 of suburbs in Nelson Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Rutherford?

  The annual crime rate in Rutherford is 24.7934 per 1,000 residents.

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