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Richmond Downs-Wardville Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Richmond Downs-Wardville is 35.2113 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 122 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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48 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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35.2
Regional rank #122 / 45 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼50%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 24.0%
    Burglary accounts for 24.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 18.0%
    Theft accounts for 18.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Richmond Downs-Wardville Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Richmond Downs-Wardville a safe suburb to live in?

    Richmond Downs-Wardville ranks in the top 47 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Richmond Downs-Wardville?

    The annual crime rate in Richmond Downs-Wardville is 35.2113 per 1,000 residents.

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