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Oreti River Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Oreti River is 18.3616 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 27 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2022, July 2024, August 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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85 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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18.4
Regional rank #27 / 39 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲44.4%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 46.6%
    Burglary accounts for 46.6 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 43.2%
    Theft accounts for 43.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.6%
    Assault accounts for 7.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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Oreti River Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Oreti River a safe suburb to live in?

    Oreti River ranks in the top 42 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Oreti River?

    The annual crime rate in Oreti River is 18.3616 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Oreti River

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