Andersons Bay Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Andersons Bay is 14.0127 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 62 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2023, July 2023, February 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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82 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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14
Regional rank #62 / 33 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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12.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 42.8%
    Theft accounts for 42.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 28.3%
    Burglary accounts for 28.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 22.1%
    Assault accounts for 22.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 5.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 5.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Andersons Bay a safe suburb to live in?

    Andersons Bay ranks in the top 45 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Andersons Bay?

    The annual crime rate in Andersons Bay is 14.0127 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Andersons Bay

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