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Georgetown Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Georgetown is 42.8571 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 8 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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32 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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42.9
Regional rank #8 / 90 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼4.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 41.0%
    Theft accounts for 41.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 24.0%
    Assault accounts for 24.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 21.0%
    Burglary accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Georgetown Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Georgetown a safe suburb to live in?

    Georgetown ranks in the top 13 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Georgetown?

    The annual crime rate in Georgetown is 42.8571 per 1,000 residents.

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