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Lower Waitaki Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Lower Waitaki is 7.0922 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 102 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, January 2022, October 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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89 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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7.1
Regional rank #102 / 11 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲50%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 45.0%
    Burglary accounts for 45.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 19.0%
    Theft accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.0%
    Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Lower Waitaki a safe suburb to live in?

    Lower Waitaki ranks in the top 74 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Lower Waitaki?

    The annual crime rate in Lower Waitaki is 7.0922 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Lower Waitaki

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