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Mataura Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Mataura is 40.5324 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 11 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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33 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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40.5
Regional rank #11 / 67 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼15%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 29.0%
    Theft accounts for 29.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 19.0%
    Assault accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 18.0%
    Burglary accounts for 18.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Mataura Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Mataura a safe suburb to live in?

    Mataura ranks in the top 17 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Mataura?

    The annual crime rate in Mataura is 40.5324 per 1,000 residents.

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