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Bluff Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Bluff is 13.468 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 44 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, December 2025, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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77 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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13.5
Regional rank #44 / 24 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲60%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 10.0%
    Burglary accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 7.0%
    Theft accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Bluff Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Bluff a safe suburb to live in?

    Bluff ranks in the top 69 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Bluff?

    The annual crime rate in Bluff is 13.468 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Bluff

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