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Port Chalmers Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Port Chalmers is 24.9633 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 34 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, November 2025, December 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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45 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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25
Regional rank #34 / 34 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲16.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 14.0%
    Theft accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.0%
    Assault accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 5.0%
    Burglary accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Port Chalmers Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Port Chalmers a safe suburb to live in?

    Port Chalmers ranks in the top 25 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Port Chalmers?

    The annual crime rate in Port Chalmers is 24.9633 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Port Chalmers

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