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Gardens (Dunedin City) Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Gardens (Dunedin City) is 35.5863 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 20 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2023, February 2024, February 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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27 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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35.6
Regional rank #20 / 139 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼37.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 38.1%
    Burglary accounts for 38.1 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 36.9%
    Theft accounts for 36.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 16.1%
    Assault accounts for 16.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 5.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 5.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.3 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

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

    Gardens (Dunedin City) ranks in the top 14 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

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

    The annual crime rate in Gardens (Dunedin City) is 35.5863 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Gardens (Dunedin City)

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