Maitai Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Maitai is 9.32401 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 21 within Nelson Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2023, March 2023, November 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 25.0%
  Theft accounts for 25.0 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 21.0%
  Burglary accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Maitai a safe suburb to live in?

  Maitai ranks in the top 75 of suburbs in Nelson Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Maitai?

  The annual crime rate in Maitai is 9.32401 per 1,000 residents.

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