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Westland Glaciers-Bruce Bay Safety Snapshot

West Coast, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Westland Glaciers-Bruce Bay is 13.7328 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 17 within West Coast Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2023, December 2023, March 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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76 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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13.7
Regional rank #17 / 11 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼16.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 31.0%
    Theft accounts for 31.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.0%
    Assault accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 7.0%
    Burglary accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
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Westland Glaciers-Bruce Bay Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Westland Glaciers-Bruce Bay a safe suburb to live in?

    Westland Glaciers-Bruce Bay ranks in the top 52 of suburbs in West Coast Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Westland Glaciers-Bruce Bay?

    The annual crime rate in Westland Glaciers-Bruce Bay is 13.7328 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Westland Glaciers-Bruce Bay

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