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Lower Waitaki Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Lower Waitaki is 9.0264 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 91 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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90 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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9
Regional rank #91 / 14 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲33.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 6.0%
    Burglary accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 5.0%
    Theft accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
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Lower Waitaki Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Lower Waitaki a safe suburb to live in?

    Lower Waitaki ranks in the top 66 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 9.0264 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Lower Waitaki

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