Waihemo Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Waihemo is 20.9205 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 42 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, June 2022, October 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 47.6%
  Theft accounts for 47.6 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 43.7%
  Burglary accounts for 43.7 percent of incidents.
• Assault 6.8%
  Assault accounts for 6.8 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.9%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.9 percent of incidents.

---

View full safety overview for Waihemo ›

FAQ

• Is Waihemo a safe suburb to live in?

  Waihemo ranks in the top 30 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Waihemo?

  The annual crime rate in Waihemo is 20.9205 per 1,000 residents.

For deeper suburb insights visit CrimeStats.co.nz