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Westport Rural Safety Snapshot

West Coast, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Westport Rural is 9.82456 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 26 within West Coast Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, February 2023, May 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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78 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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9.8
Regional rank #26 / 14 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲100%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 37.0%
    Burglary accounts for 37.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 18.0%
    Theft accounts for 18.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
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Westport Rural Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Westport Rural a safe suburb to live in?

    Westport Rural ranks in the top 79 of suburbs in West Coast Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Westport Rural?

    The annual crime rate in Westport Rural is 9.82456 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Westport Rural

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