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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 4.78011 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 114 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, December 2021, October 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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92 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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4.8
Regional rank #114 / 15 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲100%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 35.0%
    Theft accounts for 35.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 17.0%
    Burglary accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.0%
    Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

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

    Sunshine Bay-Fernhill ranks in the top 83 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 4.78011 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Sunshine Bay-Fernhill

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