Mount Cargill Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Mount Cargill is 8.54701 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 91 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2023, May 2023, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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90 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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8.5
Regional rank #91 / 18 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 32.0%
    Theft accounts for 32.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 22.0%
    Burglary accounts for 22.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.0%
    Assault accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Mount Cargill a safe suburb to live in?

    Mount Cargill ranks in the top 66 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Mount Cargill?

    The annual crime rate in Mount Cargill is 8.54701 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Mount Cargill

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