The Brook Safety Snapshot

Nelson, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in The Brook is 4.7923 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 26 within Nelson Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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66 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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4.8
Regional rank #26 / 9 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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200%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 2.0%
    Burglary accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 2.0%
    Theft accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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The Brook Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is The Brook a safe suburb to live in?

    The Brook ranks in the top 93 of suburbs in Nelson Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in The Brook?

    The annual crime rate in The Brook is 4.7923 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for The Brook

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