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Bush Road Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Bush Road is 8.547 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 95 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2026, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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54 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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8.5
Regional rank #95 / 20 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼44.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 8.0%
    Burglary accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 4.0%
    Theft accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Bush Road Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Bush Road a safe suburb to live in?

    Bush Road ranks in the top 69 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Bush Road?

    The annual crime rate in Bush Road is 8.547 per 1,000 residents.

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