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Lake Hayes Estate Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Lake Hayes Estate is 2.34742 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 123 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2022, October 2022, April 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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90 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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2.3
Regional rank #123 / 6 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲50%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 25.0%
    Burglary accounts for 25.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 11.0%
    Theft accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 5.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
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Lake Hayes Estate Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Lake Hayes Estate a safe suburb to live in?

    Lake Hayes Estate ranks in the top 89 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Lake Hayes Estate?

    The annual crime rate in Lake Hayes Estate is 2.34742 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Lake Hayes Estate

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