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Otago Peninsula Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Otago Peninsula is 12.9564 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 73 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, August 2025, January 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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81 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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13
Regional rank #73 / 11 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼100%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 5.0%
    Burglary accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 4.0%
    Theft accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Otago Peninsula Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Otago Peninsula a safe suburb to live in?

    Otago Peninsula ranks in the top 53 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Otago Peninsula?

    The annual crime rate in Otago Peninsula is 12.9564 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Otago Peninsula

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