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Prestonville-Grasmere Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Prestonville-Grasmere is 21.1966 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 28 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, February 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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58 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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21.2
Regional rank #28 / 62 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼21.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 37.0%
    Theft accounts for 37.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 13.0%
    Burglary accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.0%
    Assault accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Prestonville-Grasmere Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Prestonville-Grasmere a safe suburb to live in?

    Prestonville-Grasmere ranks in the top 44 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Prestonville-Grasmere?

    The annual crime rate in Prestonville-Grasmere is 21.1966 per 1,000 residents.

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