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Gore Central Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Gore Central is 608.696 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 2 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, October 2025, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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608.7
Regional rank #2 / 126 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲70%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 59.5%
    Theft accounts for 59.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 19.8%
    Assault accounts for 19.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 19.8%
    Burglary accounts for 19.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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Gore Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Gore Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Gore Central ranks in the top 3 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Gore Central?

    The annual crime rate in Gore Central is 608.696 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Gore Central

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