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Sunshine Bay-Fernhill Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Sunshine Bay-Fernhill is 5.0988 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 113 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, February 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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84 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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5.1
Regional rank #113 / 16 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼37.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 9.0%
    Theft accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 4.0%
    Burglary accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Sunshine Bay-Fernhill Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Sunshine Bay-Fernhill a safe suburb to live in?

    Sunshine Bay-Fernhill ranks in the top 82 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Sunshine Bay-Fernhill?

    The annual crime rate in Sunshine Bay-Fernhill is 5.0988 per 1,000 residents.

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