Glenleith Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Glenleith is 9.7818 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 87 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, October 2025, April 2026.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated 12 September 2026 at 12:00 am

• Theft 11.0%
  Theft accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 2.0%
  Burglary accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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Glenleith Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

• Is Glenleith a safe suburb to live in?

  Glenleith ranks in the top 63 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Glenleith?

  The annual crime rate in Glenleith is 9.7818 per 1,000 residents.

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