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The annual total crime rate in Marlborough Sounds West is 19.5798 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 11 within Marlborough Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2024, March 2024, August 2024.
Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)
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65 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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19.6
Regional rank #11 / 41 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲20%(worsening)
Offence breakdown · past 12 months
Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
Theft45.8%
Theft accounts for 45.8 percent of incidents.
Burglary38.2%
Burglary accounts for 38.2 percent of incidents.
Assault9.0%
Assault accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences4.9%
Sexual Offences accounts for 4.9 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion1.4%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
Harm Or Endanger Persons0.7%
Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
