Cromwell West Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Cromwell West is 16.5997 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 52 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2022, May 2023, February 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 51.7%
  Theft accounts for 51.7 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 22.1%
  Burglary accounts for 22.1 percent of incidents.
• Assault 18.4%
  Assault accounts for 18.4 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 6.1%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 6.1 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
• Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.7%
  Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Cromwell West a safe suburb to live in?

  Cromwell West ranks in the top 38 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 16.5997 per 1,000 residents.

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• Cromwell East (Otago)