Gladstone (Invercargill City) Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Gladstone (Invercargill City) is 31.3427 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 16 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, August 2022, November 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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41 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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31.3
Regional rank #16 / 74 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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43.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 71.1%
    Theft accounts for 71.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 21.8%
    Burglary accounts for 21.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.6%
    Assault accounts for 4.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.3%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Gladstone (Invercargill City) a safe suburb to live in?

    Gladstone (Invercargill City) ranks in the top 25 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Gladstone (Invercargill City)?

    The annual crime rate in Gladstone (Invercargill City) is 31.3427 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Gladstone (Invercargill City)

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