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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 52.4257 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 91 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2022, November 2022, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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44 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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52.4
Regional rank #91 / 67 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼59.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 54.3%
    Burglary accounts for 54.3 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 33.5%
    Theft accounts for 33.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.3%
    Assault accounts for 8.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.6 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 35 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 52.4257 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Richmond Downs-Wardville

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