Is Bucklands Crossing a safe suburb to live in?

Bucklands Crossing ranks in the top 58 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Bucklands Crossing?

The annual crime rate in Bucklands Crossing is 10.5721 per 1,000 residents.

Bucklands Crossing Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Bucklands Crossing is 10.5721 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 80 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, May 2023, February 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

67 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

10.6

Regional rank #80 / 17 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▲16.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Burglary 36.0%
Burglary accounts for 36.0 percent of incidents.
Theft 32.0%
Theft accounts for 32.0 percent of incidents.
Assault 15.0%
Assault accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences 4.0%
Sexual Offences accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Bucklands Crossing a safe suburb to live in?

Bucklands Crossing ranks in the top 58 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Bucklands Crossing?

The annual crime rate in Bucklands Crossing is 10.5721 per 1,000 residents.