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Nelson Rural Safety Snapshot

Nelson, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Nelson Rural is 8.13008 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 22 within Nelson Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2022, August 2023, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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90 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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8.1
Regional rank #22 / 16 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼66.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 32.0%
    Theft accounts for 32.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 21.0%
    Burglary accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.0%
    Assault accounts for 9.0 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 Nelson Rural a safe suburb to live in?

    Nelson Rural ranks in the top 79 of suburbs in Nelson Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Nelson Rural?

    The annual crime rate in Nelson Rural is 8.13008 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Nelson Rural

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