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West Plains-Makarewa Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in West Plains-Makarewa is 20.059 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 25 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2023, February 2023, February 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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82 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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20.1
Regional rank #25 / 34 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼40%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 48.7%
    Burglary accounts for 48.7 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 31.6%
    Theft accounts for 31.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.8%
    Assault accounts for 13.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 4.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 4.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
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West Plains-Makarewa Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is West Plains-Makarewa a safe suburb to live in?

    West Plains-Makarewa ranks in the top 39 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in West Plains-Makarewa?

    The annual crime rate in West Plains-Makarewa is 20.059 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for West Plains-Makarewa

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