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Balclutha South Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Balclutha South is 33.0225 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 24 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2023, December 2023, June 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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45 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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33
Regional rank #24 / 85 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼36%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 65.9%
    Theft accounts for 65.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 19.7%
    Burglary accounts for 19.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.9%
    Assault accounts for 10.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Balclutha South a safe suburb to live in?

    Balclutha South ranks in the top 17 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Balclutha South?

    The annual crime rate in Balclutha South is 33.0225 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Balclutha South

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