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Halfway Bush Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Halfway Bush is 38.3576 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 23 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, November 2025, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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18 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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38.4
Regional rank #23 / 71 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲23.1%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Assault 41.0%
    Assault accounts for 41.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 13.0%
    Theft accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 9.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 4.0%
    Burglary accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Halfway Bush Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Halfway Bush a safe suburb to live in?

    Halfway Bush ranks in the top 17 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 38.3576 per 1,000 residents.

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