Newfield Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Newfield is 48.738 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 5 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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40 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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48.7
Regional rank #5 / 112 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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64%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 67.0%
    Theft accounts for 67.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 23.2%
    Burglary accounts for 23.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.1%
    Assault accounts for 7.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.9%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.

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Newfield Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Newfield a safe suburb to live in?

    Newfield ranks in the top 8 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Newfield?

    The annual crime rate in Newfield is 48.738 per 1,000 residents.

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