Shotover Country Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Shotover Country is 6.82415 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 103 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2022, September 2022, June 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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88 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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6.8
Regional rank #103 / 26 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 41.0%
    Theft accounts for 41.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 26.0%
    Burglary accounts for 26.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 5.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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Shotover Country Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Shotover Country a safe suburb to live in?

    Shotover Country ranks in the top 75 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Shotover Country?

    The annual crime rate in Shotover Country is 6.82415 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Shotover Country

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