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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 11.9904 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 68 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2022, July 2022, June 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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86 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12
Regional rank #68 / 15 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲50%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 20.0%
    Burglary accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 19.0%
    Theft accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.0%
    Assault accounts for 7.0 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 Saddle Hill-Chain Hills a safe suburb to live in?

    Saddle Hill-Chain Hills ranks in the top 49 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 11.9904 per 1,000 residents.

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