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Kingston Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kingston is 14.1844 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 68 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, January 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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81 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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14.2
Regional rank #68 / 6 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼100%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 4.0%
    Theft accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 1.0%
    Burglary accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Kingston Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Kingston a safe suburb to live in?

    Kingston ranks in the top 49 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 14.1844 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Kingston

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