Part of the Selwyn District. Photo / Selwyn NZThe Selwyn District is the safest place in New Zealand based on a study into several crime categories. In a report it said Selwyn has the lowest per capita static crime rate of any area in New Zealand at 12.68. In comparison, Rotorua, which has the highest per capita crime rate in New Zealand, has a static crime rate of 61.21, almost five times higher. The safest New Zealand communities per capita based on reported crime are:Selwyn - 12.68Central Otago - 13.01Southland District - 15.08Mackenzie District - 15.81Waimate - 17.30Carterton - 18.76Queenstown - 19.83Tasman - 19.92The locations with the highest crime levels per capita:Rotorua - 61.21Napier - 59.68Palmerston North - 54.44Hamilton - 53.54Taupo - 50.36Hastings - 49.35Gisborne - 46.61Far North - 46.31

Source: New Zealand Herald November 05, 2020 16:00 UTC