Tāhunanui Safety Snapshot

Nelson, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Tāhunanui is 27.6625 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 10 within Nelson Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2022, August 2022, October 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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58 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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27.7
Regional rank #10 / 80 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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26.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 44.9%
    Theft accounts for 44.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 29.9%
    Burglary accounts for 29.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 20.4%
    Assault accounts for 20.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.6%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Tāhunanui a safe suburb to live in?

    Tāhunanui ranks in the top 36 of suburbs in Nelson Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Tāhunanui?

    The annual crime rate in Tāhunanui is 27.6625 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Tāhunanui

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