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Awarua Plains Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Awarua Plains is 29.8354 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 18 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2026, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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69 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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29.8
Regional rank #18 / 29 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲50%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 17.0%
    Burglary accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 10.0%
    Theft accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 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 28 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 29.8354 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Awarua Plains

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