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Mossburn Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Mossburn is 12.3762 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 47 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, December 2025, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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80 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12.4
Regional rank #47 / 15 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼60%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 9.0%
    Burglary accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 6.0%
    Theft accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
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Mossburn Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Mossburn a safe suburb to live in?

    Mossburn ranks in the top 73 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Mossburn?

    The annual crime rate in Mossburn is 12.3762 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Mossburn

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