Green Island Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Green Island is 27.1072 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 32 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, November 2022, June 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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64 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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27.1
Regional rank #32 / 64 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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50%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 65.3%
    Theft accounts for 65.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 21.3%
    Burglary accounts for 21.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.1%
    Assault accounts for 10.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Green Island a safe suburb to live in?

    Green Island ranks in the top 23 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Green Island?

    The annual crime rate in Green Island is 27.1072 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Green Island

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