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Wakatipu Basin Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wakatipu Basin is 8.6022 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 94 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, February 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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87 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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8.6
Regional rank #94 / 12 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲33.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 5.0%
    Burglary accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 4.0%
    Theft accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Wakatipu Basin Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Wakatipu Basin a safe suburb to live in?

    Wakatipu Basin ranks in the top 68 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 8.6022 per 1,000 residents.

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