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Mosgiel Central Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Mosgiel Central is 46.599 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 18 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, October 2025, November 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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46 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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46.6
Regional rank #18 / 124 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲7.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 82.3%
    Theft accounts for 82.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.9%
    Assault accounts for 8.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 6.5%
    Burglary accounts for 6.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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Mosgiel Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Mosgiel Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Mosgiel Central ranks in the top 13 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Mosgiel Central?

    The annual crime rate in Mosgiel Central is 46.599 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Mosgiel Central

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