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The annual total crime rate in Invercargill Central is 545.307 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 2 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2023, April 2023, July 2023.
Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)
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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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545.3
Regional rank #2 / 674 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼35%(improving)
Offence breakdown · past 12 months
Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
Theft71.5%
Theft accounts for 71.5 percent of incidents.
Burglary13.5%
Burglary accounts for 13.5 percent of incidents.
Assault12.9%
Assault accounts for 12.9 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences1.3%
Sexual Offences accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion0.7%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
Harm Or Endanger Persons0.1%
Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.
