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Washington Safety Snapshot

Nelson, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Washington is 31.7291 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 9 within Nelson Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, February 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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49 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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31.7
Regional rank #9 / 89 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼12%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 63.0%
    Theft accounts for 63.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 15.0%
    Burglary accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.0%
    Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Washington Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Washington a safe suburb to live in?

    Washington ranks in the top 32 of suburbs in Nelson Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Washington?

    The annual crime rate in Washington is 31.7291 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Washington

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