Is Waikouaiti a safe suburb to live in?

Waikouaiti ranks in the top 85 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Waikouaiti?

The annual crime rate in Waikouaiti is 4.00641 per 1,000 residents.

Waikouaiti Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Waikouaiti is 4.00641 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 117 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, January 2023, April 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

95 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

Regional rank #117 / 5 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▲33.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Burglary 9.0%
Burglary accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
Assault 3.0%
Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
Theft 3.0%
Theft accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences 2.0%
Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Waikouaiti a safe suburb to live in?

Waikouaiti ranks in the top 85 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Waikouaiti?

The annual crime rate in Waikouaiti is 4.00641 per 1,000 residents.