Woodend-Greenhills Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Woodend-Greenhills is 49.2611 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 4 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2022, April 2024, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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23 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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49.3
Regional rank #4 / 30 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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57.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 50.0%
    Burglary accounts for 50.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 35.0%
    Theft accounts for 35.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.0%
    Assault accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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Woodend-Greenhills Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Woodend-Greenhills a safe suburb to live in?

    Woodend-Greenhills ranks in the top 6 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Woodend-Greenhills?

    The annual crime rate in Woodend-Greenhills is 49.2611 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Woodend-Greenhills

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