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Lake Hayes Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Lake Hayes is 30.0546 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 28 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2023, September 2024, July 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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73 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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30.1
Regional rank #28 / 11 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲20%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 11.0%
    Burglary accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 11.0%
    Theft accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 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 20 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 30.0546 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Lake Hayes

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