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Oamaru Central Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Oamaru Central is 560.606 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 4 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2022, November 2023, August 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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560.6
Regional rank #4 / 148 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼20%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 78.0%
    Theft accounts for 78.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.6%
    Assault accounts for 10.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 9.2%
    Burglary accounts for 9.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
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Oamaru Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Oamaru Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Oamaru Central ranks in the top 3 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Oamaru Central?

    The annual crime rate in Oamaru Central is 560.606 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Oamaru Central

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