Motueka East Safety Snapshot

Tasman, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Motueka East is 11.4604 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 23 within Tasman Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, February 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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77 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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11.5
Regional rank #23 / 35 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 17.0%
    Theft accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 13.0%
    Burglary accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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Motueka East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Motueka East a safe suburb to live in?

    Motueka East ranks in the top 64 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 11.4604 per 1,000 residents.

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