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Whitestone Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whitestone is 4.83092 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 54 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2022, January 2023, July 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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95 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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4.8
Regional rank #54 / 3 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲133.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 15.0%
    Theft accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 13.0%
    Burglary accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 4.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
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Whitestone Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Whitestone a safe suburb to live in?

    Whitestone ranks in the top 84 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Whitestone?

    The annual crime rate in Whitestone is 4.83092 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whitestone

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