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Oamaru Gardens Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Oamaru Gardens is 31.4961 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 26 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2022, August 2023, December 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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38 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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31.5
Regional rank #26 / 36 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼12.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 69.9%
    Theft accounts for 69.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 22.6%
    Burglary accounts for 22.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.1%
    Assault accounts for 4.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Oamaru Gardens a safe suburb to live in?

    Oamaru Gardens ranks in the top 19 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 31.4961 per 1,000 residents.

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