Alexandra South Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Alexandra South is 18.875 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 45 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2023, December 2023, October 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 49.5%
  Theft accounts for 49.5 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 27.5%
  Burglary accounts for 27.5 percent of incidents.
• Assault 18.6%
  Assault accounts for 18.6 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.5%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.5 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 2.0%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Alexandra South a safe suburb to live in?

  Alexandra South ranks in the top 33 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Alexandra South?

  The annual crime rate in Alexandra South is 18.875 per 1,000 residents.

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