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The annual total crime rate in Dunedin Central is 388.654 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 November 2022, January 2023, May 2024.
Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)
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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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388.7
Regional rank #5 / 829 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲15.3%(worsening)
Offence breakdown · past 12 months
Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
Theft68.2%
Theft accounts for 68.2 percent of incidents.
Assault20.9%
Assault accounts for 20.9 percent of incidents.
Burglary6.1%
Burglary accounts for 6.1 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences3.6%
Sexual Offences accounts for 3.6 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion1.2%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
Harm Or Endanger Persons0.0%
Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.0 percent of incidents.
