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Cobden Safety Snapshot

West Coast, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Cobden is 27.9898 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 10 within West Coast Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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30 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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28
Regional rank #10 / 44 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲10%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 17.0%
    Burglary accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 14.0%
    Assault accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 10.0%
    Theft accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
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Cobden Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Cobden a safe suburb to live in?

    Cobden 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 Cobden?

    The annual crime rate in Cobden is 27.9898 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Cobden

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