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Gore West Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Gore West is 15.9744 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 40 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, September 2025, October 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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58 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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16
Regional rank #40 / 45 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼11.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 19.0%
    Theft accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 16.0%
    Burglary accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.0%
    Assault accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Gore West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Gore West a safe suburb to live in?

    Gore West ranks in the top 63 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Gore West?

    The annual crime rate in Gore West is 15.9744 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Gore West

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