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Lake Hayes Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Lake Hayes is 43.7158 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 20 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, November 2025, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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60 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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43.7
Regional rank #20 / 16 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼25%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 10.0%
    Theft accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 6.0%
    Burglary accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
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Lake Hayes Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Lake Hayes a safe suburb to live in?

    Lake Hayes ranks in the top 14 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Lake Hayes?

    The annual crime rate in Lake Hayes is 43.7158 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Lake Hayes

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