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Ōtara South Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ōtara South is 21.6405 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 391 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2022, November 2022, April 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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48 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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21.6
Regional rank #391 / 62 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼60.9%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 45.7%
    Theft accounts for 45.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 33.1%
    Burglary accounts for 33.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 17.2%
    Assault accounts for 17.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.3%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Ōtara South a safe suburb to live in?

    Ōtara South ranks in the top 62 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 21.6405 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ōtara South

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