North East Valley Chingford Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in North East Valley Chingford is 16.9811 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 50 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2024, February 2025, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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65 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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17
Regional rank #50 / 27 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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63.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 33.0%
    Theft accounts for 33.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 26.0%
    Burglary accounts for 26.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.0%
    Assault accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 4.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is North East Valley Chingford a safe suburb to live in?

    North East Valley Chingford ranks in the top 36 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in North East Valley Chingford?

    The annual crime rate in North East Valley Chingford is 16.9811 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for North East Valley Chingford

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