Mosgiel East Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Mosgiel East is 4.84027 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 113 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2022, November 2022, January 2025.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 20.0%
  Burglary accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
• Theft 20.0%
  Theft accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 7.0%
  Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.0%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Mosgiel East a safe suburb to live in?

  Mosgiel East ranks in the top 82 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Mosgiel East?

  The annual crime rate in Mosgiel East is 4.84027 per 1,000 residents.

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