Is Kingston a safe suburb to live in?

Kingston ranks in the top 83 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Kingston?

The annual crime rate in Kingston is 4.72813 per 1,000 residents.

Kingston Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Kingston is 4.72813 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 115 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2023, April 2024, May 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

75 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

4.7

Regional rank #115 / 2 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▼20%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Burglary 7.0%
Burglary accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
Theft 7.0%
Theft accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
Assault 2.0%
Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Kingston a safe suburb to live in?

Kingston ranks in the top 83 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Kingston?

The annual crime rate in Kingston is 4.72813 per 1,000 residents.