Is Earnscleugh a safe suburb to live in?

Earnscleugh ranks in the top 81 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Earnscleugh?

The annual crime rate in Earnscleugh is 5.03145 per 1,000 residents.

Earnscleugh Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Earnscleugh is 5.03145 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 112 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, October 2023, November 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

70 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

Regional rank #112 / 4 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▼55.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Burglary 12.0%
Burglary accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
Theft 8.0%
Theft accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
Assault 4.0%
Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences 2.0%
Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Earnscleugh a safe suburb to live in?

Earnscleugh ranks in the top 81 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Earnscleugh?

The annual crime rate in Earnscleugh is 5.03145 per 1,000 residents.