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Hokitika Valley-Otira Safety Snapshot

West Coast, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hokitika Valley-Otira is 23.1023 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 9 within West Coast Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2022, March 2023, December 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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47 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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23.1
Regional rank #9 / 14 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲133.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 26.0%
    Theft accounts for 26.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 23.0%
    Burglary accounts for 23.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.0%
    Assault accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
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Hokitika Valley-Otira Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Hokitika Valley-Otira a safe suburb to live in?

    Hokitika Valley-Otira ranks in the top 27 of suburbs in West Coast Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Hokitika Valley-Otira?

    The annual crime rate in Hokitika Valley-Otira is 23.1023 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Hokitika Valley-Otira

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