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South Dunedin Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in South Dunedin is 35.384 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 25 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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26 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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35.4
Regional rank #25 / 88 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲36.8%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 40.0%
    Theft accounts for 40.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 21.0%
    Burglary accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 19.0%
    Assault accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 5.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
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South Dunedin Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is South Dunedin a safe suburb to live in?

    South Dunedin ranks in the top 18 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in South Dunedin?

    The annual crime rate in South Dunedin is 35.384 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for South Dunedin

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