Royal Terrace Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Royal Terrace is 22.8311 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 37 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, March 2023, September 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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43 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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22.8
Regional rank #37 / 40 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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38.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 41.8%
    Burglary accounts for 41.8 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 41.2%
    Theft accounts for 41.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.0%
    Assault accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 4.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 4.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.4 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Royal Terrace a safe suburb to live in?

    Royal Terrace ranks in the top 27 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Royal Terrace?

    The annual crime rate in Royal Terrace is 22.8311 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Royal Terrace

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