Winton Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Winton is 14.3149 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 35 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2022, December 2022, April 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 58.3%
  Theft accounts for 58.3 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 23.8%
  Burglary accounts for 23.8 percent of incidents.
• Assault 13.1%
  Assault accounts for 13.1 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 2.4%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 2.4 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.4%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.4 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Winton a safe suburb to live in?

  Winton ranks in the top 55 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Winton?

  The annual crime rate in Winton is 14.3149 per 1,000 residents.

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