Is Hedgehope a safe suburb to live in?

Hedgehope ranks in the top 56 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Hedgehope?

The annual crime rate in Hedgehope is 13.587 per 1,000 residents.

Hedgehope Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Hedgehope is 13.587 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 36 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2022, March 2024, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

87 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

13.6

Regional rank #36 / 15 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▲50%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Burglary 49.0%
Burglary accounts for 49.0 percent of incidents.
Theft 21.0%
Theft accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
Assault 3.0%
Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences 3.0%
Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.

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Hedgehope Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

Is Hedgehope a safe suburb to live in?

Hedgehope ranks in the top 56 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Hedgehope?

The annual crime rate in Hedgehope is 13.587 per 1,000 residents.