Waikiwi Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Waikiwi is 13.2641 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 37 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2022, August 2022, March 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 57.4%
  Theft accounts for 57.4 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 25.8%
  Burglary accounts for 25.8 percent of incidents.
• Assault 12.9%
  Assault accounts for 12.9 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 2.4%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 2.4 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.4%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Waikiwi a safe suburb to live in?

  Waikiwi ranks in the top 58 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Waikiwi?

  The annual crime rate in Waikiwi is 13.2641 per 1,000 residents.

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