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Otatara Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Otatara is 5.5751 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 54 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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89 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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5.6
Regional rank #54 / 19 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼16.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 9.0%
    Burglary accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 5.0%
    Theft accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Otatara Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Otatara a safe suburb to live in?

    Otatara ranks in the top 84 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Otatara?

    The annual crime rate in Otatara is 5.5751 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Otatara

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