Green Island Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Green Island is 27.9543 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 31 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, December 2025, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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48 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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28
Regional rank #31 / 66 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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20%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 47.0%
    Theft accounts for 47.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 9.0%
    Burglary accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.0%
    Assault accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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Green Island Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Green Island a safe suburb to live in?

    Green Island ranks in the top 22 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 27.9543 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Green Island

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