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Wakatipu Basin Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wakatipu Basin is 11.4695 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 73 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2022, May 2022, September 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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75 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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11.5
Regional rank #73 / 16 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼16.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 33.0%
    Theft accounts for 33.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 21.0%
    Burglary accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Wakatipu Basin a safe suburb to live in?

    Wakatipu Basin ranks in the top 53 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Wakatipu Basin?

    The annual crime rate in Wakatipu Basin is 11.4695 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Wakatipu Basin

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