Upper Wairau
Marlborough District•Marlborough Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
92
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Crime rate
10.2 per 1,000
Population 2,067
Total crimes (past 12 months)
21
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 33.3%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#17 / 27
Bottom 37%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Upper Wairau Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were burglary (61.9%), theft (23.8%), and assault (14.3%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Upper Wairau is 10.1597 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 17 within Marlborough Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Feb 2026, Apr 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in February, April, and June 2026.
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