Richmond North (Christchurch City) Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Richmond North (Christchurch City) is 49.1053 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 108 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, September 2025, October 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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27 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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49.1
Regional rank #108 / 118 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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3.8%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 57.6%
    Theft accounts for 57.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 30.5%
    Burglary accounts for 30.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.5%
    Assault accounts for 8.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.

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Richmond North (Christchurch City) Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

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

    Richmond North (Christchurch City) ranks in the top 33 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 49.1053 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Richmond North (Christchurch City)

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