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South Hill Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in South Hill is 12.6468 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 75 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, February 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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64 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12.6
Regional rank #75 / 28 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲125%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 12.0%
    Theft accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.0%
    Burglary accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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South Hill Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is South Hill a safe suburb to live in?

    South Hill ranks in the top 54 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in South Hill?

    The annual crime rate in South Hill is 12.6468 per 1,000 residents.

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