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Brightwater Safety Snapshot

Tasman, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Brightwater is 13.2802 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 17 within Tasman Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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81 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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13.3
Regional rank #17 / 30 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲14.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 12.0%
    Burglary accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 11.0%
    Theft accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Brightwater Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Brightwater a safe suburb to live in?

    Brightwater ranks in the top 47 of suburbs in Tasman Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Brightwater?

    The annual crime rate in Brightwater is 13.2802 per 1,000 residents.

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