Nelson Creek Safety Snapshot

West Coast, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Nelson Creek is 10.4987 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 24 within West Coast Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2022, February 2023, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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54 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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10.5
Regional rank #24 / 8 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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20%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 14.0%
    Theft accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 13.0%
    Burglary accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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Nelson Creek Demographics

2023 Census data

Loaded live from the API for this suburb.

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

FAQ

  • Is Nelson Creek a safe suburb to live in?

    Nelson Creek ranks in the top 73 of suburbs in West Coast Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Nelson Creek?

    The annual crime rate in Nelson Creek is 10.4987 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Nelson Creek

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