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Stewart Island Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Stewart Island is 10.8932 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 47 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2022, October 2024, November 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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81 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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10.9
Regional rank #47 / 5 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲66.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 9.0%
    Theft accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 5.0%
    Burglary accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault 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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Stewart Island Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Stewart Island a safe suburb to live in?

    Stewart Island ranks in the top 73 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Stewart Island?

    The annual crime rate in Stewart Island is 10.8932 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Stewart Island

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