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Charleston (Buller District) Safety Snapshot

West Coast, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Charleston (Buller District) is 21.7054 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 10 within West Coast Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2022, February 2023, November 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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52 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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21.7
Regional rank #10 / 14 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲20%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 33.0%
    Theft accounts for 33.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 18.0%
    Burglary accounts for 18.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Charleston (Buller District) Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Charleston (Buller District) a safe suburb to live in?

    Charleston (Buller District) ranks in the top 30 of suburbs in West Coast Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Charleston (Buller District)?

    The annual crime rate in Charleston (Buller District) is 21.7054 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Charleston (Buller District)

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