Motueka West Safety Snapshot

Tasman, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Motueka West is 94.1358 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 2 within Tasman Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2023, April 2024, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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19 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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94.1
Regional rank #2 / 244 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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12.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 71.6%
    Theft accounts for 71.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 17.7%
    Burglary accounts for 17.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.7%
    Assault accounts for 8.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Motueka West a safe suburb to live in?

    Motueka West ranks in the top 6 of suburbs in Tasman Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Motueka West?

    The annual crime rate in Motueka West is 94.1358 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Motueka West

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