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Mount Cargill Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Mount Cargill is 8.547 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 95 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, January 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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93 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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8.5
Regional rank #95 / 18 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲75%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 9.0%
    Theft accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 7.0%
    Burglary accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Mount Cargill Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Mount Cargill a safe suburb to live in?

    Mount Cargill ranks in the top 69 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 8.547 per 1,000 residents.

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