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Belleknowes Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Belleknowes is 7.316 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 98 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, January 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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73 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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7.3
Regional rank #98 / 16 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲100%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 8.0%
    Theft accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 3.0%
    Burglary accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Belleknowes Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Belleknowes a safe suburb to live in?

    Belleknowes ranks in the top 71 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Belleknowes?

    The annual crime rate in Belleknowes is 7.316 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Belleknowes

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