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Roseneath-Sawyers Bay Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Roseneath-Sawyers Bay is 10 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 85 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, August 2023, March 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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92 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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10
Regional rank #85 / 15 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲25%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 19.0%
    Burglary accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 15.0%
    Theft accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.0%
    Assault accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 6.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Roseneath-Sawyers Bay a safe suburb to live in?

    Roseneath-Sawyers Bay ranks in the top 62 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Roseneath-Sawyers Bay?

    The annual crime rate in Roseneath-Sawyers Bay is 10 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Roseneath-Sawyers Bay

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