Tuapeka Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Tuapeka is 12.5 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 66 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, April 2023, October 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 31.0%
  Burglary accounts for 31.0 percent of incidents.
• Theft 22.0%
  Theft accounts for 22.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 6.0%
  Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.0%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Tuapeka a safe suburb to live in?

  Tuapeka ranks in the top 48 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Tuapeka?

  The annual crime rate in Tuapeka is 12.5 per 1,000 residents.

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