Motueka West
Tasman District•Tasman Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
25
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Crime rate
64.8 per 1,000
Population 2,592
Total crimes (past 12 months)
168
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 39.6%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#4 / 36
Top 11%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Motueka West Overview
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Most common offences by count were theft (64.9%), burglary (22.6%), and assault (10.7%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Motueka West is 64.8148 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 4 within Tasman Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Aug 2025, Jan 2026, Mar 2026.
Crime activity peaked in August 2025, January 2026, and March 2026.
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