Rutherford Crime Map — Nanaimo, British Columbia

Overview

Rutherford, Nanaimo recorded 69 crime incidents in 2021, representing 7.7% of the city's total. Theft was the leading category, with 29 incidents, followed by mischief with 25 incidents.

At a glance

Mapped incidents

7.7%

Share of Nanaimo incidents

Theft

Top category

29 incidents

2021-01-20 to 2021-03-21

Data window

Incident mix in Rutherford

Theft 29

42% of Rutherford incidents

Mischief 25

36.2% of Rutherford incidents

Theft from vehicle 11

15.9% of Rutherford incidents

Break and enter 4

5.8% of Rutherford incidents

Crime in Rutherford

Rutherford is a neighbourhood in Nanaimo, British Columbia, with 69 reported incidents between January 20, 2021, and March 21, 2021. This accounts for 7.7% of the city's total incidents during this period.

The data provides a snapshot of crime in Rutherford, highlighting the types of incidents reported and their frequency. Understanding these patterns can help residents and policymakers make informed decisions about community safety.

Data coverage

The data covers a two-month period from January 20, 2021, to March 21, 2021. It is important to note that neighbourhood boundaries may vary year to year, which can affect comparisons over time. This dataset provides a focused look at incidents within Rutherford during this specific window.

Category breakdown

In Rutherford, the leading categories of reported incidents were theft and mischief. Theft accounted for 29 incidents, while mischief accounted for 25. Together, these two categories make up the majority of the neighbourhood's reported incidents, highlighting a focus on property-related crimes.

Key stats

69 incidents reported in Rutherford
7.7% of Nanaimo's total incidents
Theft: 29 incidents
Mischief: 25 incidents
No violent incidents reported

What these numbers mean

Rutherford's incident profile is heavily weighted toward property crimes, with theft and mischief accounting for the vast majority of reports. The absence of violent incidents is notable, especially when compared to nearby areas like Downtown, which had significantly higher incident counts. This suggests a relatively stable environment in terms of personal safety, though property-related issues remain a concern.

About this dataset

Reporting basis: Counts reflect incidents reported to police only. Under-reporting — especially for sexual assault, fraud, and minor theft — means actual incidence is higher than these figures show.
Not a per-capita rate: These are absolute incident counts. Comparing one place’s counts to another without normalising for population can mislead — see crime rates per 100,000 for population-adjusted figures.
Neighbourhood boundaries: Defined by the upstream open-data source and may shift year-to-year, so direct comparisons over time can be affected by boundary changes.
Small counts are volatile: A neighbourhood with single-digit incidents one period and zero the next is not necessarily safer; it’s the sampling noise of small numbers.
Data window: 2021-01-20 to 2021-03-21.

Frequently asked questions about crime in Rutherford

What is the total number of incidents reported in Rutherford?

There were 69 incidents reported in Rutherford between January 20, 2021, and March 21, 2021.

What are the leading categories of incidents in Rutherford?

The leading categories are theft with 29 incidents and mischief with 25 incidents.

How does Rutherford compare to nearby neighbourhoods?

Rutherford had fewer incidents compared to nearby areas like Downtown (180 incidents) and Northfield (102 incidents).

What percentage of Nanaimo's total incidents occurred in Rutherford?

Rutherford accounted for 7.7% of Nanaimo's total incidents during the reported period.

Sources

Data sourced from the BC open-data portal.