9Tasman District
Tasman District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 9 out of 10 Very low crime
9/10 in New Zealand · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 9,095 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by New Zealand Police (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 40 | 66.8 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 215 | 358.9 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 1.7 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 17 | 28.4 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 341 | 569.3 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 74 | 123.5 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 430 | 717.9 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 331 | 552.6 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 26 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 40 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 216 |
| Robbery | 17 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,176 |
Other places nearby
- Nelson City 5/10
- Buller District 6/10
- Marlborough District 7/10
- Wellington City 3/10
- Porirua City 4/10
- Hurunui District 9/10
- Grey District 6/10
- Lower Hutt City 2/10
