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Wakefield Safety Snapshot

Tasman, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wakefield is 12.3874 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 21 within Tasman Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, December 2025, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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79 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12.4
Regional rank #21 / 33 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲100%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 14.0%
    Theft accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.0%
    Burglary accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Wakefield Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Wakefield a safe suburb to live in?

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

  • What is the crime rate in Wakefield?

    The annual crime rate in Wakefield is 12.3874 per 1,000 residents.

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