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Kew (Dunedin City) Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kew (Dunedin City) is 16.5525 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 53 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, February 2024, December 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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63 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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16.6
Regional rank #53 / 29 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲100%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 40.2%
    Burglary accounts for 40.2 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 39.2%
    Theft accounts for 39.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.8%
    Assault accounts for 10.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 6.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 6.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.9 percent of incidents.
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Kew (Dunedin City) Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Kew (Dunedin City) a safe suburb to live in?

    Kew (Dunedin City) ranks in the top 38 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Kew (Dunedin City)?

    The annual crime rate in Kew (Dunedin City) is 16.5525 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Kew (Dunedin City)

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