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Richmond (Invercargill City) Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Richmond (Invercargill City) is 26.4609 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 21 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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37 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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26.5
Regional rank #21 / 72 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲53.8%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 31.0%
    Theft accounts for 31.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 27.0%
    Burglary accounts for 27.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.0%
    Assault accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Richmond (Invercargill City) Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Richmond (Invercargill City) a safe suburb to live in?

    Richmond (Invercargill City) ranks in the top 33 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Richmond (Invercargill City)?

    The annual crime rate in Richmond (Invercargill City) is 26.4609 per 1,000 residents.

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