-Riccarton South
Riccarton South, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
No Safety score: very few residents and a very high rate, so a figure per resident would mislead.
Weighted crime: 82,519 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Residents: 778
How accurate: not enough history to test this score yet.
Crime by type, as recorded by New Zealand Police (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 1 | 128.5 | 74.3 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 7 | 899.7 | 612.7 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 5 | 642.7 | 74.6 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 45 | 5,784.1 | 1,115.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 29 | 3,727.5 | 641.4 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 119 | 15,295.6 | 1,572.4 |
| Other theft | 63 | 8,097.7 | 1,350.9 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 1 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Theft and burglary | 256 |
Questions about crime in Riccarton South
- Is Riccarton South safe?
- Riccarton South: No Safety score: very few residents and a very high rate, so a figure per resident would mislead.
- What is the crime rate in Riccarton South?
- Riccarton South: Weighted crime: 82,519 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
- Riccarton 1/10
- Barrington North 2/10
- Sydenham 1/10
- Avon Loop 1/10
- Ilam 5/10
- St Albans East 2/10
- Edgeware 5/10
- Phillipstown 2/10
