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Kaitangata-Matau Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kaitangata-Matau is 34.904 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 22 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, November 2024, December 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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40 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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34.9
Regional rank #22 / 40 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼27.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 47.0%
    Theft accounts for 47.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 33.1%
    Burglary accounts for 33.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 15.9%
    Assault accounts for 15.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Kaitangata-Matau a safe suburb to live in?

    Kaitangata-Matau ranks in the top 16 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Kaitangata-Matau?

    The annual crime rate in Kaitangata-Matau is 34.904 per 1,000 residents.

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