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Wakari Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wakari is 11.8081 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 79 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, April 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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58 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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11.8
Regional rank #79 / 48 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲80%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 19.0%
    Burglary accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 17.0%
    Theft accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 4.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
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Wakari Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Wakari a safe suburb to live in?

    Wakari ranks in the top 57 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Wakari?

    The annual crime rate in Wakari is 11.8081 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Wakari

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