Motueka East Safety Snapshot

Tasman, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Motueka East is 74.3288 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 3 within Tasman Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2023, February 2024, March 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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32 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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74.3
Regional rank #3 / 227 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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13.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 67.5%
    Theft accounts for 67.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 18.7%
    Burglary accounts for 18.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.5%
    Assault accounts for 11.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.3%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Motueka East a safe suburb to live in?

    Motueka East ranks in the top 8 of suburbs in Tasman Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Motueka East?

    The annual crime rate in Motueka East is 74.3288 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Motueka East

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