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Mornington Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Mornington is 30.697 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 28 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, January 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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50 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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30.7
Regional rank #28 / 85 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 52.0%
    Theft accounts for 52.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 19.0%
    Burglary accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.0%
    Assault accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Mornington Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Mornington a safe suburb to live in?

    Mornington ranks in the top 20 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 30.697 per 1,000 residents.

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