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Shiel Hill Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Shiel Hill is 12.3249 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 77 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, February 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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85 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12.3
Regional rank #77 / 22 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼84.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 13.0%
    Theft accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 6.0%
    Burglary accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Shiel Hill Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Shiel Hill a safe suburb to live in?

    Shiel Hill ranks in the top 56 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Shiel Hill?

    The annual crime rate in Shiel Hill is 12.3249 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Shiel Hill

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