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Kaitangata-Matau Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kaitangata-Matau is 37.5218 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 24 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2026, March 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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49 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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37.5
Regional rank #24 / 43 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼23.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 24.0%
    Theft accounts for 24.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 16.0%
    Burglary accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Kaitangata-Matau Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

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

    Kaitangata-Matau ranks in the top 17 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 37.5218 per 1,000 residents.

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