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Brightwater Safety Snapshot

Tasman, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Brightwater is 9.29615 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 21 within Tasman Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, July 2023, August 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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84 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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9.3
Regional rank #21 / 21 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲100%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 44.1%
    Theft accounts for 44.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 36.8%
    Burglary accounts for 36.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 14.0%
    Assault accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Brightwater a safe suburb to live in?

    Brightwater ranks in the top 58 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 9.29615 per 1,000 residents.

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