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Outer Wakatipu Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Outer Wakatipu is 87.3016 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 11 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, February 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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15 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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87.3
Regional rank #11 / 44 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼16.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 25.0%
    Theft accounts for 25.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.0%
    Burglary accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.0%
    Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Outer Wakatipu Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Outer Wakatipu a safe suburb to live in?

    Outer Wakatipu ranks in the top 8 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Outer Wakatipu?

    The annual crime rate in Outer Wakatipu is 87.3016 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Outer Wakatipu

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