Atawhai Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Atawhai is 6.66667 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 25 within Nelson Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2021, March 2022, January 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 39.3%
  Theft accounts for 39.3 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 36.4%
  Burglary accounts for 36.4 percent of incidents.
• Assault 20.7%
  Assault accounts for 20.7 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.4%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.4%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
• Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.7%
  Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Atawhai a safe suburb to live in?

  Atawhai ranks in the top 89 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 6.66667 per 1,000 residents.

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