Longwood Forest Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Longwood Forest is 17.6991 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 29 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2022, June 2023, December 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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49 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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17.7
Regional rank #29 / 36 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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46.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 47.4%
    Burglary accounts for 47.4 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 35.1%
    Theft accounts for 35.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.6%
    Assault accounts for 13.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.6 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.6%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.

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Longwood Forest Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Longwood Forest a safe suburb to live in?

    Longwood Forest ranks in the top 45 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Longwood Forest?

    The annual crime rate in Longwood Forest is 17.6991 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Longwood Forest

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