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Ngapara Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ngapara is 9.7533 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 88 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, April 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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86 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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9.8
Regional rank #88 / 17 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲50%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 10.0%
    Burglary accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 4.0%
    Theft accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
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Ngapara Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Ngapara a safe suburb to live in?

    Ngapara ranks in the top 64 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ngapara?

    The annual crime rate in Ngapara is 9.7533 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ngapara

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