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Avenal Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Avenal is 36.1953 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 15 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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33 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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36.2
Regional rank #15 / 43 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲25%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 20.0%
    Burglary accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 13.0%
    Theft accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.0%
    Assault accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Avenal Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Avenal a safe suburb to live in?

    Avenal ranks in the top 23 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Avenal?

    The annual crime rate in Avenal is 36.1953 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Avenal

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