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Port Nelson Safety Snapshot

Nelson, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Port Nelson is 208.333 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 4 within Nelson Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2026, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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6 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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208.3
Regional rank #4 / 25 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼11.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 12.0%
    Theft accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 6.0%
    Burglary accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Port Nelson Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Port Nelson a safe suburb to live in?

    Port Nelson ranks in the top 14 of suburbs in Nelson Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Port Nelson?

    The annual crime rate in Port Nelson is 208.333 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Port Nelson

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