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Richmond Heights Safety Snapshot

Waikato, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Richmond Heights is 25.0941 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 154 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, December 2025, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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46 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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25.1
Regional rank #154 / 60 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼33.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 25.0%
    Burglary accounts for 25.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 23.0%
    Theft accounts for 23.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.0%
    Assault accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Richmond Heights Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Richmond Heights a safe suburb to live in?

    Richmond Heights ranks in the top 60 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 25.0941 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Richmond Heights

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