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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 20.4082 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 10 within Tasman Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, January 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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49 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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20.4
Regional rank #10 / 30 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼50%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 11.0%
    Theft accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 10.0%
    Burglary accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Murchison-Nelson Lakes Demographics

2023 Census data

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

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 20.4082 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Murchison-Nelson Lakes

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