10Southland District
Southland District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 10 out of 10 Very low crime
10/10 in New Zealand · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 6,295 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 | 15 | 44.2 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 83 | 244.8 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 2.9 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 7 | 20.6 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 250 | 737.5 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 77 | 227.1 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 19 | 56 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 123 | 362.8 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 15 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 84 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Theft and burglary | 469 |
Questions about crime in Southland District
- Is Southland District safe?
- Southland District: Safety 10 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Southland District?
- Southland District: Weighted crime: 6,295 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
- Invercargill City 4/10
- Gore District 7/10
- Clutha District 6/10
- Central Otago District 10/10
- Queenstown-Lakes District 6/10
- Dunedin City 5/10
- Waitaki District 9/10
- Waimate District 10/10
