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Port Chalmers Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Port Chalmers is 13.2159 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 63 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, December 2021, October 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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59 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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13.2
Regional rank #63 / 18 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼57.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 47.0%
    Theft accounts for 47.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 32.0%
    Burglary accounts for 32.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.0%
    Assault accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 5.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Port Chalmers a safe suburb to live in?

    Port Chalmers ranks in the top 46 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 13.2159 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Port Chalmers

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