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Westport South Safety Snapshot

West Coast, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Westport South is 33.1407 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 4 within West Coast Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2022, April 2023, June 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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27 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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33.1
Regional rank #4 / 86 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲121.4%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 38.4%
    Theft accounts for 38.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 38.0%
    Burglary accounts for 38.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 15.9%
    Assault accounts for 15.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 5.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 5.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.5 percent of incidents.
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Westport South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Westport South a safe suburb to live in?

    Westport South ranks in the top 12 of suburbs in West Coast Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Westport South?

    The annual crime rate in Westport South is 33.1407 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Westport South

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