Marlborough Sounds West
Marlborough District•Marlborough Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
70
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Crime rate
13.4 per 1,000
Population 2,094
Total crimes (past 12 months)
28
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 36.4%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#13 / 27
Top 48%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Marlborough Sounds West Overview
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Most common offences by count were theft (46.4%), burglary (32.1%), and assault (14.3%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Marlborough Sounds West is 13.3715 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 13 within Marlborough Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, Feb 2026, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in July 2025, February 2026, and April 2026.
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