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Saddle Hill-Chain Hills Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Saddle Hill-Chain Hills is 8.793 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 93 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, December 2025, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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68 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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8.8
Regional rank #93 / 11 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲50%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 7.0%
    Theft accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 2.0%
    Burglary accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Saddle Hill-Chain Hills Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Saddle Hill-Chain Hills a safe suburb to live in?

    Saddle Hill-Chain Hills ranks in the top 67 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Saddle Hill-Chain Hills?

    The annual crime rate in Saddle Hill-Chain Hills is 8.793 per 1,000 residents.

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