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Outer Wānaka Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Outer Wānaka is 4.6296 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 117 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, December 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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95 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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4.6
Regional rank #117 / 2 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 2.0%
    Theft accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Outer Wānaka Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Outer Wānaka a safe suburb to live in?

    Outer Wānaka ranks in the top 85 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Outer Wānaka?

    The annual crime rate in Outer Wānaka is 4.6296 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Outer Wānaka

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