Gore Main
Safety Score (12-month average)
90
–
Crime rate
8.2 per 1,000
Population 1,215
Total crimes (past 12 months)
10
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 50.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#50 / 64
Bottom 22%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Gore Main Overview
Most common offences by count were burglary (60.0%), theft (30.0%), and assault (10.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Gore Main is 8.2305 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 50 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, Mar 2026, Jun 2026.
Crime activity peaked in January, March, and June 2026.
Gore Main crime statistics: common questions
Is Gore Main safe?
Gore Main recorded 10 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents across about 1,215 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 Gore Main?
The crime rate in Gore Main is 8.2 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 10 recorded offences across about 1,215 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 Gore Main?
The most common offence category in Gore Main is burglary, with 6 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 60% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is theft (3).
Is crime going up or down in Gore Main?
Recorded offences in Gore Main have fallen 50.0% 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 Gore Main compare with other suburbs in Southland Region?
Gore Main ranks 50 of 64 suburbs in Southland Region by crime rate, where 1 is the highest rate. This is a ranking of recorded crime, not a safety rating, and it compares Gore Main only with other suburbs in Southland Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Gore Main come from?
Figures for Gore Main, Gore District 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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