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Cromwell West Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Cromwell West is 20.3481 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 49 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, February 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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66 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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20.3
Regional rank #49 / 76 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼70.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 57.0%
    Theft accounts for 57.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.0%
    Assault accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 7.0%
    Burglary accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Cromwell West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Cromwell West a safe suburb to live in?

    Cromwell West ranks in the top 36 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Cromwell West?

    The annual crime rate in Cromwell West is 20.3481 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Cromwell West

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