Lower Wairau
Marlborough District•Marlborough Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
50
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Crime rate
33.5 per 1,000
Population 1,194
Total crimes (past 12 months)
40
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 18.2%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#9 / 27
Top 33%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Lower Wairau Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were burglary (57.5%), theft (27.5%), and assault (12.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Lower Wairau is 33.5008 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 9 within Marlborough Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Aug 2025, Oct 2025, Feb 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in August 2025, October 2025, and February 2026.
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