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Waimumu-Kaiwera Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waimumu-Kaiwera is 17.4639 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 34 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2026, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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80 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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17.5
Regional rank #34 / 23 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲233.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 16.0%
    Burglary accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 6.0%
    Theft accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Waimumu-Kaiwera Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waimumu-Kaiwera a safe suburb to live in?

    Waimumu-Kaiwera ranks in the top 53 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waimumu-Kaiwera?

    The annual crime rate in Waimumu-Kaiwera is 17.4639 per 1,000 residents.

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