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Fernhill Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Fernhill is 54.7445 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 16 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2026, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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16 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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54.7
Regional rank #16 / 90 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼11.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 40.0%
    Theft accounts for 40.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 33.0%
    Burglary accounts for 33.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 14.0%
    Assault accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Fernhill Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Fernhill a safe suburb to live in?

    Fernhill ranks in the top 12 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Fernhill?

    The annual crime rate in Fernhill is 54.7445 per 1,000 residents.

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