Charleston (Buller District)
Buller District•West Coast Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
35
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Crime rate
38.8 per 1,000
Population 645
Total crimes (past 12 months)
25
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 33.3%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#4 / 33
Top 12%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Charleston (Buller District) Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were burglary (68.0%) and theft (28.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Charleston (Buller District) is 38.7597 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 4 within West Coast Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Dec 2025, Mar 2026, May 2026.
Explore crime in nearby locations
Crime activity peaked in December 2025, March 2026, and May 2026.
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