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Saxton Safety Snapshot

Nelson, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Saxton is 543.86 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 3 within Nelson Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, February 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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543.9
Regional rank #3 / 31 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲12.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 13.0%
    Burglary accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 9.0%
    Theft accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.0%
    Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Saxton Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Saxton a safe suburb to live in?

    Saxton ranks in the top 11 of suburbs in Nelson Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Saxton?

    The annual crime rate in Saxton is 543.86 per 1,000 residents.

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