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Clifton-Kew Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Clifton-Kew is 42.9415 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 7 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, January 2026, February 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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22 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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42.9
Regional rank #7 / 80 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼58.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 34.0%
    Theft accounts for 34.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 22.0%
    Assault accounts for 22.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 15.0%
    Burglary accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 5.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 4.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
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Clifton-Kew Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Clifton-Kew a safe suburb to live in?

    Clifton-Kew ranks in the top 11 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Clifton-Kew?

    The annual crime rate in Clifton-Kew is 42.9415 per 1,000 residents.

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