Daelyn
Safety Score (12-month average)
54
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Crime rate
12.9 per 1,000
Population 1,317
Total crimes (past 12 months)
17
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 40.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#18 / 28
Bottom 36%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Police data to August 2026Daelyn Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (41.2%), assault (17.6%), and sexual offences (17.6%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Daelyn is 12.9081 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 18 within Nelson Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Mar 2026, Jun 2026, Aug 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in March, June, and August 2026.
Daelyn crime statistics: common questions
Is Daelyn safe?
Daelyn recorded 17 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 12.9 per 1,000 residents across about 1,317 residents. These are offences recorded by New Zealand Police, which reflect what was reported and recorded rather than all crime that occurred.
What is the crime rate in Daelyn?
The crime rate in Daelyn is 12.9 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 17 recorded offences across about 1,317 residents. A rate counts offences against a suburb's resident population, so town centres and commercial areas can show high rates because offences there involve people who do not live there.
What is the most common crime in Daelyn?
The most common offence category in Daelyn is theft, with 7 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 41% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is assault (3).
Is crime going up or down in Daelyn?
Recorded offences in Daelyn have risen 40.0% over the most recent three-month period compared with the previous three months. This is a three-month comparison, not a year-on-year one, and short windows move around a lot in small areas.
How does Daelyn compare with other suburbs in Nelson Region?
Daelyn ranks 18 of 28 suburbs in Nelson Region by crime rate, where 1 is the highest rate. This is a ranking of recorded crime, not a safety rating, and it compares Daelyn only with other suburbs in Nelson Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Daelyn come from?
Figures for Daelyn, Nelson City come from New Zealand Police recorded victimisation data, published through police.govt.nz, and are grouped to Stats NZ Statistical Area 2 (SA2) boundaries. They count offences recorded by Police, so they reflect reporting and recording practice as well as underlying offending.
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