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Longwood Forest Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Longwood Forest is 17.2075 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 36 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, November 2025, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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67 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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17.2
Regional rank #36 / 35 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼25%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 16.0%
    Burglary accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 14.0%
    Theft accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 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 56 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 17.2075 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Longwood Forest

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