Is Fiordland a safe suburb to live in?

Fiordland ranks in the top 50 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Fiordland?

The annual crime rate in Fiordland is 16.6667 per 1,000 residents.

Fiordland Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Fiordland is 16.6667 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 32 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, December 2023, March 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

85 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

16.7

Regional rank #32 / 2 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▲25%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Theft 11.0%
Theft accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
Assault 2.0%
Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
Burglary 2.0%
Burglary accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Fiordland a safe suburb to live in?

Fiordland ranks in the top 50 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Fiordland?

The annual crime rate in Fiordland is 16.6667 per 1,000 residents.