Dobson
Grey District•West Coast Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
94
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Crime rate
7.7 per 1,000
Population 906
Total crimes (past 12 months)
7
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 100.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#26 / 33
Bottom 21%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Dobson Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were burglary (42.9%), assault (28.6%), and theft (28.6%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Dobson is 7.7263 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 26 within West Coast Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, Feb 2026, Mar 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in July 2025, February 2026, and March 2026.
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