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Awarua Plains Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Awarua Plains is 11.3169 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 46 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2022, February 2023, April 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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74 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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11.3
Regional rank #46 / 11 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼40%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 71.4%
    Burglary accounts for 71.4 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 21.8%
    Theft accounts for 21.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
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Awarua Plains Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Awarua Plains a safe suburb to live in?

    Awarua Plains ranks in the top 72 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Awarua Plains?

    The annual crime rate in Awarua Plains is 11.3169 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Awarua Plains

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