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Richmond North (Christchurch City) Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Richmond North (Christchurch City) is 57.0121 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 89 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2022, March 2023, April 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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21 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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57
Regional rank #89 / 137 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲8.1%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 50.6%
    Theft accounts for 50.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 38.9%
    Burglary accounts for 38.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.6%
    Assault accounts for 6.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

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

    Richmond North (Christchurch City) ranks in the top 27 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

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

    The annual crime rate in Richmond North (Christchurch City) is 57.0121 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Richmond North (Christchurch City)

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