4Invercargill City
Invercargill City, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 4 out of 10 Above average crime
4/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 17,521 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 | 54 | 93.1 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 432 | 744.8 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 4 | 6.9 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 31 | 53.4 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 604 | 1,041.4 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 466 | 803.4 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 567 | 977.6 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 600 | 1,034.5 | 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 | 54 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 436 |
| Robbery | 31 |
| Theft and burglary | 2,237 |
Questions about crime in Invercargill City
- Is Invercargill City safe?
- Invercargill City: Safety 4 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Invercargill City?
- Invercargill City: Weighted crime: 17,521 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
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