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Palmerston Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Palmerston is 35.1377 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 26 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2026, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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43 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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35.1
Regional rank #26 / 37 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 17.0%
    Theft accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 13.0%
    Burglary accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Palmerston Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Palmerston a safe suburb to live in?

    Palmerston ranks in the top 19 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Palmerston?

    The annual crime rate in Palmerston is 35.1377 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Palmerston

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