Helensburgh Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Helensburgh is 3.4904 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 118 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2023, July 2023, October 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 10.0%
  Theft accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 5.0%
  Burglary accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 2.0%
  Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 2.0%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Helensburgh a safe suburb to live in?

  Helensburgh ranks in the top 86 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Helensburgh?

  The annual crime rate in Helensburgh is 3.4904 per 1,000 residents.

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