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Grove Bush Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Grove Bush is 17.284 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 31 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2023, April 2024, June 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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81 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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17.3
Regional rank #31 / 21 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲60%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 36.0%
    Burglary accounts for 36.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 17.0%
    Theft accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Grove Bush Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Grove Bush a safe suburb to live in?

    Grove Bush ranks in the top 48 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Grove Bush?

    The annual crime rate in Grove Bush is 17.284 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Grove Bush

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