Richmond Central (Tasman District)
Safety Score (12-month average)
5
–
Crime rate
171.4 per 1,000
Population 1,908
Total crimes (past 12 months)
327
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 28.7%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#1 / 36
Top 3%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Police data to August 2026Richmond Central (Tasman District) Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (78.0%), assault (11.9%), and burglary (8.9%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Richmond Central (Tasman District) is 171.384 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 1 within Tasman Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Sep 2025, Dec 2025, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in September 2025, December 2025, and May 2026.
Richmond Central (Tasman District) crime statistics: common questions
Is Richmond Central (Tasman District) safe?
Richmond Central (Tasman District) recorded 327 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 171.4 per 1,000 residents across about 1,908 residents. These are offences recorded by New Zealand Police, which reflect what was reported and recorded rather than all crime that occurred.
What is the crime rate in Richmond Central (Tasman District)?
The crime rate in Richmond Central (Tasman District) is 171.4 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 327 recorded offences across about 1,908 residents. A rate counts offences against a suburb's resident population, so town centres and commercial areas can show high rates because offences there involve people who do not live there.
What is the most common crime in Richmond Central (Tasman District)?
The most common offence category in Richmond Central (Tasman District) is theft, with 255 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 78% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is assault (39).
Is crime going up or down in Richmond Central (Tasman District)?
Recorded offences in Richmond Central (Tasman District) have fallen 28.7% over the most recent three-month period compared with the previous three months. This is a three-month comparison, not a year-on-year one, and short windows move around a lot in small areas.
How does Richmond Central (Tasman District) compare with other suburbs in Tasman Region?
Richmond Central (Tasman District) ranks 1 of 36 suburbs in Tasman Region by crime rate, where 1 is the highest rate. This is a ranking of recorded crime, not a safety rating, and it compares Richmond Central (Tasman District) only with other suburbs in Tasman Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Richmond Central (Tasman District) come from?
Figures for Richmond Central (Tasman District), Tasman District come from New Zealand Police recorded victimisation data, published through police.govt.nz, and are grouped to Stats NZ Statistical Area 2 (SA2) boundaries. They count offences recorded by Police, so they reflect reporting and recording practice as well as underlying offending.
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