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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 18.0081 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 28 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2022, July 2023, June 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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60 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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18
Regional rank #28 / 49 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼41.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 47.3%
    Theft accounts for 47.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 37.6%
    Burglary accounts for 37.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.0%
    Assault accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

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

    Richmond (Invercargill City) ranks in the top 44 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 18.0081 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Richmond (Invercargill City)

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