Catlins Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Catlins is 7.19942 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 100 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, April 2023, November 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 30.0%
  Burglary accounts for 30.0 percent of incidents.
• Theft 16.0%
  Theft accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 13.0%
  Assault accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 4.0%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Catlins a safe suburb to live in?

  Catlins ranks in the top 72 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 7.19942 per 1,000 residents.

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