2Richmond Valley
Richmond Valley, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 in New South Wales · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 33,722 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by BOCSAR (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 1 | 4.2 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 127 | 528.2 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 348 | 1,447.3 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 6 | 25 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 702 | 2,919.6 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 140 | 582.3 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 256 | 1,064.7 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 127 |
| Violence | 348 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Theft and burglary | 702 |
| Drugs | 140 |
| Damage and public order | 256 |
Questions about crime in Richmond Valley
- Is Richmond Valley safe?
- Richmond Valley: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Richmond Valley?
- Richmond Valley: Weighted crime: 33,722 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Richmond Valley?
- Recorded homicides in Richmond Valley (12 months to June 2026): 1.
Other places nearby
- Lismore 3/10
- Ballina 6/10
- Kyogle 8/10
- Byron 4/10
- Tweed 6/10
- Clarence Valley 4/10
- Tenterfield 5/10
- Coffs Harbour 3/10
