Frankton Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Frankton is 84.922 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 10 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2024, January 2025, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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23 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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84.9
Regional rank #10 / 294 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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26.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 85.5%
    Theft accounts for 85.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.1%
    Assault accounts for 7.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 5.9%
    Burglary accounts for 5.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.2%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Frankton a safe suburb to live in?

    Frankton ranks in the top 7 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Frankton?

    The annual crime rate in Frankton is 84.922 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Frankton

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