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Marlborough Sounds East Safety Snapshot

Marlborough, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Marlborough Sounds East is 16.9661 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 12 within Marlborough Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, March 2023, March 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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82 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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17
Regional rank #12 / 34 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼45.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 48.0%
    Burglary accounts for 48.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 37.4%
    Theft accounts for 37.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.6%
    Assault accounts for 10.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
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Marlborough Sounds East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Marlborough Sounds East a safe suburb to live in?

    Marlborough Sounds East ranks in the top 44 of suburbs in Marlborough Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Marlborough Sounds East?

    The annual crime rate in Marlborough Sounds East is 16.9661 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Marlborough Sounds East

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