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Murchison-Nelson Lakes Safety Snapshot

Tasman, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Murchison-Nelson Lakes is 21.0884 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 10 within Tasman Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2022, November 2024, December 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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46 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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21.1
Regional rank #10 / 31 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲60%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 47.0%
    Theft accounts for 47.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 36.0%
    Burglary accounts for 36.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 4.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Murchison-Nelson Lakes a safe suburb to live in?

    Murchison-Nelson Lakes ranks in the top 28 of suburbs in Tasman Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Murchison-Nelson Lakes?

    The annual crime rate in Murchison-Nelson Lakes is 21.0884 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Murchison-Nelson Lakes

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