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Catlins Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Catlins is 19.4384 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 51 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2026, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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62 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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19.4
Regional rank #51 / 27 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼30.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 18.0%
    Burglary accounts for 18.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 7.0%
    Theft accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Catlins Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Catlins a safe suburb to live in?

    Catlins ranks in the top 37 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Catlins?

    The annual crime rate in Catlins is 19.4384 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Catlins

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