Holmes Hill Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Holmes Hill is 7.98838 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 93 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, March 2023, September 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 13.0%
  Burglary accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
• Theft 11.0%
  Theft accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 7.0%
  Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Holmes Hill a safe suburb to live in?

  Holmes Hill ranks in the top 67 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Holmes Hill?

  The annual crime rate in Holmes Hill is 7.98838 per 1,000 residents.

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