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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 15.978 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 39 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, February 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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55 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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16
Regional rank #39 / 29 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 13.0%
    Theft accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 12.0%
    Burglary accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
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Waverley (Invercargill City) Demographics

2023 Census data

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

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 15.978 per 1,000 residents.

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