Southland, New Zealand
Police data to August 2026
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Is Whitestone safe? Yes. Whitestone has a safety score of 100/100, meaning less recorded crime harm per resident than about 100% of New Zealand suburbs, with 1.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. It is the safest of 53 ranked suburbs in Southland.
The annual total crime rate in Whitestone is 1.6 crimes per thousand residents, making it the safest of 53 ranked suburbs in Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025.
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Population
624
Households
255
Median income
$103,353
Median rent
$211
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Is Whitestone a safe suburb to live in?
Whitestone has a safety score of 100/100, making it the safest of 53 ranked suburbs in Southland Region. 100% of recorded crime is property crime (theft, burglary, fraud or damage).
What is the crime rate in Whitestone?
The annual crime rate in Whitestone is 1.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.
