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Waikawa (Marlborough District) Safety Snapshot

Marlborough, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waikawa (Marlborough District) is 14.5191 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 16 within Marlborough Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2022, December 2022, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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65 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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14.5
Regional rank #16 / 24 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼41.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 48.5%
    Theft accounts for 48.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 35.6%
    Burglary accounts for 35.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.9%
    Assault accounts for 11.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 4.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
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Waikawa (Marlborough District) Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waikawa (Marlborough District) a safe suburb to live in?

    Waikawa (Marlborough District) ranks in the top 59 of suburbs in Marlborough Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waikawa (Marlborough District)?

    The annual crime rate in Waikawa (Marlborough District) is 14.5191 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waikawa (Marlborough District)

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