Richmond Hill Crime Index

82

(100 is safest)

Safer than 82% of most Australia suburbs

Richmond Hill Crime Map

Richmond Hill crime map

Richmond Hill Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Richmond Hill.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Richmond Hill
  • There was no change in the number of criminal incidents recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • Richmond Hill is in the 97th percentile for safety, meaning 3% of NSW suburbs are safer than Richmond Hill and 97% of suburbs are more dangerous than Richmond Hill.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 80% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Richmond Hill: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Richmond Hill is ranked safer than 82% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Richmond Hill crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 3% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Richmond Hill. As a result, Richmond Hill has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Richmond Hill, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 169 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Richmond Hill’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Richmond Hill’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Richmond Hill’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Richmond Hill is 353 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Richmond Hill is 1 in 282. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Richmond Hill is 1 in 424. This is equal to a rate of 236 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Richmond Hill Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person3353
Property and deception offences2236
Drug offences1118
Public order and security offences1118
Justice procedures offences1118
Other offences1118
Total91060

Richmond Hill Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 282

In Richmond Hill

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Richmond Hill vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Richmond Hill vs NSW

Richmond Hill population: 849

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault162864118770
Sexual offences114650118179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment140910118501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Richmond Hill crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1118
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault1118

Richmond Hill Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 424

In Richmond Hill

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Richmond Hill vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Richmond Hill vs NSW, Australia

Richmond Hill population: 849

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft11800281182204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967118306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property0491360602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Richmond Hill crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling1118

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Richmond Hill vs NSW

Drug Offences: Richmond Hill vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession034032041667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs111161181366
Other drug offences05841072

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Richmond Hill vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664118179.54

Richmond Hill Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Richmond Hill vs NSW

Richmond Hill Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Richmond Hill in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Richmond Hill in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Richmond Hill?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Richmond Hill is sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences.

What is the crime rate in Richmond Hill?

The overall crime rate in Richmond Hill, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1060 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Richmond Hill a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Richmond Hill total crime rate in 2021 was 1060. This means it’s 97% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Richmond Hill has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Richmond Hill safe at night?

39% of crimes in Richmond Hill occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Richmond Hill at night.

Total Crime Stats of Richmond Hill

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences11
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery21
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment11
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud21
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences01
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney