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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 26.5487 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 20 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2026, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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52 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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26.5
Regional rank #20 / 45 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼35.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 23.0%
    Burglary accounts for 23.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 15.0%
    Theft accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 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 31 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 26.5487 per 1,000 residents.

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