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Wānaka Waterfront Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wānaka Waterfront is 3.41131 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 120 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, November 2022, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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93 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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3.4
Regional rank #120 / 7 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲133.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 15.0%
    Burglary accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 15.0%
    Theft accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Wānaka Waterfront a safe suburb to live in?

    Wānaka Waterfront ranks in the top 87 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Wānaka Waterfront?

    The annual crime rate in Wānaka Waterfront is 3.41131 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Wānaka Waterfront

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