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Heidelberg Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Heidelberg is 24.1348 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 25 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2026, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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56 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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24.1
Regional rank #25 / 53 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲6.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 26.0%
    Theft accounts for 26.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 20.0%
    Assault accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 5.0%
    Burglary accounts for 5.0 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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Heidelberg Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Heidelberg a safe suburb to live in?

    Heidelberg ranks in the top 39 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Heidelberg?

    The annual crime rate in Heidelberg is 24.1348 per 1,000 residents.

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