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Milton Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Milton is 22.695 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 44 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, November 2025, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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53 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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22.7
Regional rank #44 / 48 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲37.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 21.0%
    Theft accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 14.0%
    Burglary accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.0%
    Assault accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
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Milton Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Milton a safe suburb to live in?

    Milton ranks in the top 32 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Milton?

    The annual crime rate in Milton is 22.695 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Milton

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