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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 33.7942 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 27 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, February 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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28 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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33.8
Regional rank #27 / 132 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼37.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 40.9%
    Burglary accounts for 40.9 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 36.4%
    Theft accounts for 36.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 17.4%
    Assault accounts for 17.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
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Gardens (Dunedin City) Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

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

    Gardens (Dunedin City) ranks in the top 20 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 33.7942 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Gardens (Dunedin City)

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