Buller Coalfields
Buller District•West Coast Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
59
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Crime rate
14.0 per 1,000
Population 930
Total crimes (past 12 months)
13
Trend (last 3 months)
→ 0.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#18 / 33
Bottom 45%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Buller Coalfields Overview
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Most common offences by count were burglary (53.8%), theft (30.8%), and assault (7.7%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Buller Coalfields is 13.9785 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 18 within West Coast Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Feb 2026, May 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in February, May, and June 2026.
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