Harbourside Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Harbourside is 1355.56 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 2 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2023, May 2024, August 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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1,355.6
Regional rank #2 / 61 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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35.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 76.8%
    Theft accounts for 76.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 10.9%
    Burglary accounts for 10.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.0%
    Assault accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Harbourside a safe suburb to live in?

    Harbourside ranks in the top 1 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Harbourside?

    The annual crime rate in Harbourside is 1355.56 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Harbourside

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