Safety in Nelson

Nelson in North West scores 56/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

4,007

Rate per 1,000

119.9

1-year trend

-0.3%

3-year trend

+12.5%

5-year trend

-27.4%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

33

Per 1,000 residents

1.0

Data last updated: 15 August 2026