Oamaru Gardens Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Oamaru Gardens is 27.1216 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 32 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2026, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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41 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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27.1
Regional rank #32 / 31 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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18.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 18.0%
    Theft accounts for 18.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 6.0%
    Burglary accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.

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Oamaru Gardens Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Oamaru Gardens a safe suburb to live in?

    Oamaru Gardens ranks in the top 23 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Oamaru Gardens?

    The annual crime rate in Oamaru Gardens is 27.1216 per 1,000 residents.

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