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Nelson Central-Trafalgar Safety Snapshot

Nelson, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Nelson Central-Trafalgar is 727.414 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 2 within Nelson Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, October 2025, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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727.4
Regional rank #2 / 467 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼11.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 65.7%
    Theft accounts for 65.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 20.6%
    Assault accounts for 20.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 9.2%
    Burglary accounts for 9.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
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Nelson Central-Trafalgar Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Nelson Central-Trafalgar a safe suburb to live in?

    Nelson Central-Trafalgar ranks in the top 7 of suburbs in Nelson Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Nelson Central-Trafalgar?

    The annual crime rate in Nelson Central-Trafalgar is 727.414 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Nelson Central-Trafalgar

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