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Dunedin Central Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Dunedin Central is 403.188 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 5 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, March 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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403.2
Regional rank #5 / 860 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲20.6%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 60.0%
    Theft accounts for 60.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 28.8%
    Assault accounts for 28.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 5.7%
    Burglary accounts for 5.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
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Dunedin Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Dunedin Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Dunedin Central ranks in the top 4 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Dunedin Central?

    The annual crime rate in Dunedin Central is 403.188 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Dunedin Central

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