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Wānaka North Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wānaka North is 4.7043 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 116 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, September 2025, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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89 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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4.7
Regional rank #116 / 14 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲33.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 11.0%
    Theft accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 2.0%
    Burglary accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Wānaka North Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Wānaka North a safe suburb to live in?

    Wānaka North ranks in the top 84 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Wānaka North?

    The annual crime rate in Wānaka North is 4.7043 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Wānaka North

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