North East Valley Chingford Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in North East Valley Chingford is 22.0126 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 45 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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59 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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22
Regional rank #45 / 35 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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11.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 17.0%
    Theft accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.0%
    Burglary accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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North East Valley Chingford Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

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

    North East Valley Chingford ranks in the top 33 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 22.0126 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for North East Valley Chingford

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