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Kelvin Heights Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kelvin Heights is 11.1684 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 83 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, October 2025, January 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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72 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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11.2
Regional rank #83 / 13 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼50%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 4.0%
    Burglary accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 4.0%
    Theft accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Kelvin Heights Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Kelvin Heights a safe suburb to live in?

    Kelvin Heights ranks in the top 60 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Kelvin Heights?

    The annual crime rate in Kelvin Heights is 11.1684 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Kelvin Heights

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