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Nelson Rural Safety Snapshot

Nelson, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Nelson Rural is 7.1138 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 October 2025, February 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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88 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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7.1
Regional rank #22 / 14 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼50%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 4.0%
    Burglary accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 4.0%
    Theft accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Nelson Rural Demographics

2023 Census data

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

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 7.1138 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Nelson Rural

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