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Lumsden-Balfour Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Lumsden-Balfour is 20.1083 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 30 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2026, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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82 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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20.1
Regional rank #30 / 26 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼27.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 10.0%
    Burglary accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 9.0%
    Theft accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Lumsden-Balfour Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Lumsden-Balfour a safe suburb to live in?

    Lumsden-Balfour ranks in the top 47 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Lumsden-Balfour?

    The annual crime rate in Lumsden-Balfour is 20.1083 per 1,000 residents.

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