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Richmond Heights Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Richmond Heights is 33.4588 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 134 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, December 2022, July 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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51 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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33.5
Regional rank #134 / 80 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼7.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 55.2%
    Theft accounts for 55.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 30.6%
    Burglary accounts for 30.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.8%
    Assault accounts for 12.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Richmond Heights a safe suburb to live in?

    Richmond Heights ranks in the top 52 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Richmond Heights?

    The annual crime rate in Richmond Heights is 33.4588 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Richmond Heights

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