Russell
Far North District•Northland Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
25
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Crime rate
39.7 per 1,000
Population 780
Total crimes (past 12 months)
31
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 40.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#40 / 106
Top 38%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Russell Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (58.1%), assault (19.4%), and burglary (19.4%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Russell is 39.7436 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 40 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Aug 2025, Jan 2026, Feb 2026.
Crime activity peaked in August 2025, January 2026, and February 2026.
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