Is New Zealand Safe to Visit?

Safety analysis across 8 cities · Updated 2026

7.9

out of 10

Generally Safe

Safety Score Breakdown

Petty Crime

7.6

Violent Crime

8.6

Scam Risk

7.3

Women’s Safety

8.5

Night Safety

7.5

Transport

8.2

Natural Hazards

7.4

✅ Safest Cities in New Zealand

Milford Sound8.7 Wellington8.3 Wanaka8.0

⚠️ Higher Risk Cities

Christchurch7.3 Napier7.4 Rotorua7.6

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Milford SoundGenerally Safe8.7 WellingtonGenerally Safe8.3 WanakaGenerally Safe8.0 QueenstownGenerally Safe7.9 AucklandGenerally Safe7.7 RotoruaGenerally Safe7.6 NapierGenerally Safe7.4 ChristchurchGenerally Safe7.3