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Edendale-Woodlands Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Edendale-Woodlands is 10.4849 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 48 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, January 2022, February 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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77 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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10.5
Regional rank #48 / 24 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲20%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 45.7%
    Burglary accounts for 45.7 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 34.8%
    Theft accounts for 34.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 15.9%
    Assault accounts for 15.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
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Edendale-Woodlands Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Edendale-Woodlands a safe suburb to live in?

    Edendale-Woodlands ranks in the top 75 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Edendale-Woodlands?

    The annual crime rate in Edendale-Woodlands is 10.4849 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Edendale-Woodlands

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