Richmond Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
15 recorded in this period, compared with 20 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill is a semi-rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, falling under the administrative jurisdiction of the Lismore City Council and sharing the 2480 postcode. Located immediately to the west of the Lismore central business district, the area is characterized by its elevated topography, which provides expansive views over the Wilsons River floodplain. The demographic composition of the locality is primarily residential, blending acreage lifestyle properties with established suburban housing, reflecting its role as a transitional zone between Lismore’s urban core and the surrounding agricultural hinterland.
The locality is primarily residential in nature, relying on its close proximity to Lismore for essential services, including educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and retail hubs. While Richmond Hill itself contains limited commercial infrastructure, its residents benefit from access to the broader amenities of the Lismore region. Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Widjabul Wia-bal people of the Bundjalung Nation. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the landscape was largely shaped by the region’s timber and dairy industries. Over the decades, it has evolved from productive farmland into a residential locality valued for its proximity to regional infrastructure and its distinct elevated setting.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 850 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.