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Suffolk Safety Snapshot

Nelson, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Suffolk is 33.6357 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 8 within Nelson Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, August 2025, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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63 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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33.6
Regional rank #8 / 89 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲20%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 53.0%
    Theft accounts for 53.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 20.0%
    Burglary accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 16.0%
    Assault accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
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Suffolk Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Suffolk a safe suburb to live in?

    Suffolk ranks in the top 29 of suburbs in Nelson Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Suffolk?

    The annual crime rate in Suffolk is 33.6357 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Suffolk

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