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Wānaka North Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wānaka North is 82.3253 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 12 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2023, March 2025, June 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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22 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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82.3
Regional rank #12 / 245 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲4.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 68.6%
    Theft accounts for 68.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 14.6%
    Assault accounts for 14.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 12.8%
    Burglary accounts for 12.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Wānaka North a safe suburb to live in?

    Wānaka North ranks in the top 9 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 82.3253 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Wānaka North

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