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Prestonville-Grasmere Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Prestonville-Grasmere is 18.4615 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 26 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2021, April 2022, August 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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60 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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18.5
Regional rank #26 / 54 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼33.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 49.8%
    Theft accounts for 49.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 38.4%
    Burglary accounts for 38.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.5%
    Assault accounts for 8.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

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

    Prestonville-Grasmere ranks in the top 41 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 18.4615 per 1,000 residents.

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