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Waverley (Invercargill City) Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waverley (Invercargill City) is 13.2231 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 39 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2022, April 2023, July 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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72 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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13.2
Regional rank #39 / 24 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼37.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 57.0%
    Theft accounts for 57.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 28.0%
    Burglary accounts for 28.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.0%
    Assault accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Waverley (Invercargill City) a safe suburb to live in?

    Waverley (Invercargill City) ranks in the top 61 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waverley (Invercargill City)?

    The annual crime rate in Waverley (Invercargill City) is 13.2231 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waverley (Invercargill City)

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