Is Arahura-Kūmara a safe suburb to live in?

Arahura-Kūmara ranks in the top 88 of suburbs in West Coast Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Arahura-Kūmara?

The annual crime rate in Arahura-Kūmara is 3.36021 per 1,000 residents.

Arahura-Kūmara Safety Snapshot

West Coast, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Arahura-Kūmara is 3.36021 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 29 within West Coast Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, December 2021, April 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

92 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

3.4

Regional rank #29 / 5 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Burglary 12.0%
Burglary accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
Theft 8.0%
Theft accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
Assault 5.0%
Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.

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Arahura-Kūmara Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

Is Arahura-Kūmara a safe suburb to live in?

Arahura-Kūmara ranks in the top 88 of suburbs in West Coast Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Arahura-Kūmara?

The annual crime rate in Arahura-Kūmara is 3.36021 per 1,000 residents.