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Invercargill Central Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Invercargill Central is 630.259 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 1 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2026, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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630.3
Regional rank #1 / 779 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲2.9%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 69.3%
    Theft accounts for 69.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 17.1%
    Assault accounts for 17.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.2%
    Burglary accounts for 11.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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Invercargill Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Invercargill Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Invercargill Central ranks in the top 2 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Invercargill Central?

    The annual crime rate in Invercargill Central is 630.259 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Invercargill Central

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