Is Clinton a safe suburb to live in?

Clinton ranks in the top 46 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Clinton?

The annual crime rate in Clinton is 15.1134 per 1,000 residents.

Clinton Safety Snapshot

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The annual total crime rate in Clinton is 15.1134 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 64 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2026, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

84 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

15.1

Regional rank #64 / 18 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▼42.9%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents.

Updated 12 September 2026 at 12:00 am

Burglary 11.0%
Burglary accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
Theft 6.0%
Theft accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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Clinton Demographics

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FAQ

Is Clinton a safe suburb to live in?

Clinton ranks in the top 46 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Clinton?

The annual crime rate in Clinton is 15.1134 per 1,000 residents.