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Atawhai Safety Snapshot

Nelson, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Atawhai is 11.9298 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 16 within Nelson Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, October 2025, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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79 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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11.9
Regional rank #16 / 34 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼50%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 17.0%
    Theft accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.0%
    Assault accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 7.0%
    Burglary accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Atawhai Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Atawhai a safe suburb to live in?

    Atawhai ranks in the top 57 of suburbs in Nelson Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Atawhai?

    The annual crime rate in Atawhai is 11.9298 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Atawhai

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