Marlborough Sounds Coastal Marine Safety Snapshot

Marlborough, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Marlborough Sounds Coastal Marine is 333.333 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 2 within Marlborough Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2022, December 2024, May 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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333.3
Regional rank #2 / 8 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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100%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 14.0%
    Theft accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 7.0%
    Burglary accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.

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Marlborough Sounds Coastal Marine Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Marlborough Sounds Coastal Marine a safe suburb to live in?

    Marlborough Sounds Coastal Marine ranks in the top 7 of suburbs in Marlborough Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Marlborough Sounds Coastal Marine?

    The annual crime rate in Marlborough Sounds Coastal Marine is 333.333 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Marlborough Sounds Coastal Marine

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