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Kingswell Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kingswell is 38.0195 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 13 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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31 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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38
Regional rank #13 / 86 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲61.1%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 38.0%
    Theft accounts for 38.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 34.0%
    Burglary accounts for 34.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.0%
    Assault accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Kingswell Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Kingswell a safe suburb to live in?

    Kingswell ranks in the top 20 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Kingswell?

    The annual crime rate in Kingswell is 38.0195 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Kingswell

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