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Mararoa Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Mararoa is 6.0386 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 53 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, January 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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88 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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6
Regional rank #53 / 5 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼100%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 2.0%
    Burglary accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 2.0%
    Theft accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Mararoa Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Mararoa a safe suburb to live in?

    Mararoa ranks in the top 83 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Mararoa?

    The annual crime rate in Mararoa is 6.0386 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Mararoa

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