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St Kilda South Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in St Kilda South is 22.6709 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 39 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2023, December 2023, February 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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63 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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22.7
Regional rank #39 / 64 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲18.8%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 63.3%
    Theft accounts for 63.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 21.5%
    Burglary accounts for 21.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.1%
    Assault accounts for 11.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.1 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is St Kilda South a safe suburb to live in?

    St Kilda South ranks in the top 28 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in St Kilda South?

    The annual crime rate in St Kilda South is 22.6709 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for St Kilda South

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