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The annual total crime rate in Ōtautau is 13.2616 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 38 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, May 2022, February 2023.
Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)
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73 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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13.3
Regional rank #38 / 37 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲50%(worsening)
Offence breakdown · past 12 months
Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
Burglary42.0%
Burglary accounts for 42.0 percent of incidents.
Theft32.5%
Theft accounts for 32.5 percent of incidents.
Assault18.3%
Assault accounts for 18.3 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences4.7%
Sexual Offences accounts for 4.7 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion1.8%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
Harm Or Endanger Persons0.6%
Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
