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Waikiwi Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waikiwi is 12.6874 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 46 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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79 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12.7
Regional rank #46 / 44 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼30.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 23.0%
    Theft accounts for 23.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.0%
    Burglary accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.0%
    Assault accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Waikiwi Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waikiwi a safe suburb to live in?

    Waikiwi ranks in the top 72 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 12.6874 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waikiwi

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