Maheno Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Maheno is 11.9403 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 69 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2021, August 2023, May 2025.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 43.4%
  Burglary accounts for 43.4 percent of incidents.
• Theft 40.7%
  Theft accounts for 40.7 percent of incidents.
• Assault 9.7%
  Assault accounts for 9.7 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 2.7%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 2.7 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.7%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.7 percent of incidents.
• Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.9%
  Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Maheno a safe suburb to live in?

  Maheno ranks in the top 50 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Maheno?

  The annual crime rate in Maheno is 11.9403 per 1,000 residents.

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