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Ōtara South Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ōtara South is 24.0838 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 354 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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39 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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24.1
Regional rank #354 / 69 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲116.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 31.0%
    Burglary accounts for 31.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 24.0%
    Theft accounts for 24.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.0%
    Assault accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Ōtara South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Ōtara South a safe suburb to live in?

    Ōtara South ranks in the top 56 of suburbs in Auckland for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ōtara South?

    The annual crime rate in Ōtara South is 24.0838 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ōtara South

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