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Mornington Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Mornington is 33.225 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 23 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2022, November 2022, May 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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37 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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33.2
Regional rank #23 / 92 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼37%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 63.9%
    Theft accounts for 63.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 19.3%
    Burglary accounts for 19.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.1%
    Assault accounts for 10.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.8 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Mornington a safe suburb to live in?

    Mornington ranks in the top 17 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Mornington?

    The annual crime rate in Mornington is 33.225 per 1,000 residents.

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