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Lake Hāwea Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Lake Hāwea is 17.1198 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 60 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, January 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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59 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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17.1
Regional rank #60 / 34 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼45.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 15.0%
    Burglary accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 15.0%
    Theft accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Lake Hāwea Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Lake Hāwea a safe suburb to live in?

    Lake Hāwea ranks in the top 43 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Lake Hāwea?

    The annual crime rate in Lake Hāwea is 17.1198 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Lake Hāwea

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