Gore South Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Gore South is 25.641 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 23 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, December 2025, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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30 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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25.6
Regional rank #23 / 16 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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200%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 10.0%
    Burglary accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 4.0%
    Theft accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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Gore South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Gore South a safe suburb to live in?

    Gore South ranks in the top 36 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Gore South?

    The annual crime rate in Gore South is 25.641 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Gore South

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