7Marlborough District
Marlborough District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 7 out of 10 Low crime
7/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 12,776 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 | 45 | 88.6 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 250 | 492.1 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 2 | 3.9 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 15 | 29.5 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 377 | 742.1 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 62 | 122 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 591 | 1,163.4 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 445 | 876 | 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 | 45 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 252 |
| Robbery | 15 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,475 |
Questions about crime in Marlborough District
- Is Marlborough District safe?
- Marlborough District: Safety 7 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Marlborough District?
- Marlborough District: Weighted crime: 12,776 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
- Nelson City 5/10
- Wellington City 3/10
- Porirua City 4/10
- Lower Hutt City 2/10
- Tasman District 9/10
- Upper Hutt City 4/10
- Kapiti Coast District 6/10
- South Wairarapa District 8/10
