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Broad Bay-Portobello Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Broad Bay-Portobello is 7.57576 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 97 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2021, October 2021, October 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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88 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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7.6
Regional rank #97 / 9 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼25%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 14.0%
    Theft accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 12.0%
    Burglary accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.0%
    Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Broad Bay-Portobello a safe suburb to live in?

    Broad Bay-Portobello ranks in the top 70 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Broad Bay-Portobello?

    The annual crime rate in Broad Bay-Portobello is 7.57576 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Broad Bay-Portobello

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