Maniototo Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Maniototo is 3.48432 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 119 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, October 2023, March 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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84 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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3.5
Regional rank #119 / 6 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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20%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 18.0%
    Theft accounts for 18.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 15.0%
    Burglary accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.0%
    Assault accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Maniototo a safe suburb to live in?

    Maniototo ranks in the top 86 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Maniototo?

    The annual crime rate in Maniototo is 3.48432 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Maniototo

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