Nayland Safety Snapshot

Nelson, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Nayland is 13.9894 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 14 within Nelson Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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71 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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14
Regional rank #14 / 29 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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33.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Assault 16.0%
    Assault accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 7.0%
    Burglary accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 6.0%
    Theft accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.

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Nayland Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Nayland a safe suburb to live in?

    Nayland ranks in the top 50 of suburbs in Nelson Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Nayland?

    The annual crime rate in Nayland is 13.9894 per 1,000 residents.

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