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Musselburgh Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Musselburgh is 29.2748 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 29 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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56 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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29.3
Regional rank #29 / 44 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲10%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 36.0%
    Theft accounts for 36.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 3.0%
    Burglary accounts for 3.0 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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Musselburgh Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Musselburgh a safe suburb to live in?

    Musselburgh ranks in the top 21 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Musselburgh?

    The annual crime rate in Musselburgh is 29.2748 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Musselburgh

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