Awatere
Marlborough District•Marlborough Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
87
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Crime rate
7.6 per 1,000
Population 1,719
Total crimes (past 12 months)
13
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 200.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#21 / 27
Bottom 22%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Awatere Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (46.2%), burglary (38.5%), and assault (7.7%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Awatere is 7.5625 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 21 within Marlborough Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Dec 2025, May 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in December 2025, May 2026, and June 2026.
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