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Benhar-Stirling Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Benhar-Stirling is 7.14286 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 101 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, March 2022, December 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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80 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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7.1
Regional rank #101 / 3 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲33.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 8.0%
    Burglary accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 4.0%
    Theft accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Benhar-Stirling Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Benhar-Stirling a safe suburb to live in?

    Benhar-Stirling ranks in the top 73 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Benhar-Stirling?

    The annual crime rate in Benhar-Stirling is 7.14286 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Benhar-Stirling

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