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Halfway Bush Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Halfway Bush is 31.8747 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 25 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2022, October 2022, January 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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37 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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31.9
Regional rank #25 / 59 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲55.6%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Assault 56.4%
    Assault accounts for 56.4 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 21.6%
    Theft accounts for 21.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 15.9%
    Burglary accounts for 15.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.6 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Halfway Bush a safe suburb to live in?

    Halfway Bush ranks in the top 18 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Halfway Bush?

    The annual crime rate in Halfway Bush is 31.8747 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Halfway Bush

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