5Nelson City
Nelson City, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 5 out of 10 Average crime
5/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 16,022 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by New Zealand Police (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 62 | 114.2 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 471 | 867.4 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 3 | 5.5 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 36 | 66.3 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 358 | 659.3 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 98 | 180.5 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 416 | 766.1 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 344 | 633.5 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 62 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 474 |
| Robbery | 36 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,216 |
Questions about crime in Nelson City
- Is Nelson City safe?
- Nelson City: Safety 5 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Nelson City?
- Nelson City: Weighted crime: 16,022 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
- Marlborough District 7/10
- Tasman District 9/10
- Wellington City 3/10
- Porirua City 4/10
- Lower Hutt City 2/10
- Buller District 6/10
- Upper Hutt City 4/10
- Kapiti Coast District 6/10
