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Musselburgh Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Musselburgh is 36.5935 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 18 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2023, February 2024, March 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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45 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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36.6
Regional rank #18 / 55 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼60%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 76.5%
    Theft accounts for 76.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 15.2%
    Burglary accounts for 15.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Musselburgh a safe suburb to live in?

    Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh?

    The annual crime rate in Musselburgh is 36.5935 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Musselburgh

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