Bush Road Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Bush Road is 7.69231 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 June 2022, March 2023, April 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 35.0%
  Burglary accounts for 35.0 percent of incidents.
• Theft 30.0%
  Theft accounts for 30.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 8.0%
  Assault accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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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 7.69231 per 1,000 residents.

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