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Fairfield (Dunedin City) Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Fairfield (Dunedin City) is 5.54236 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 108 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2023, August 2023, December 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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95 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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5.5
Regional rank #108 / 14 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲66.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 26.0%
    Theft accounts for 26.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 20.0%
    Burglary accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.0%
    Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Fairfield (Dunedin City) a safe suburb to live in?

    Fairfield (Dunedin City) ranks in the top 78 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Fairfield (Dunedin City)?

    The annual crime rate in Fairfield (Dunedin City) is 5.54236 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Fairfield (Dunedin City)

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