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Helensburgh Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Helensburgh is 5.2356 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 111 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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88 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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5.2
Regional rank #111 / 6 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼50%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 2.0%
    Burglary accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 2.0%
    Theft accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Helensburgh Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Helensburgh a safe suburb to live in?

    Helensburgh ranks in the top 80 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 5.2356 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Helensburgh

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