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Wānaka Waterfront Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wānaka Waterfront is 7.7973 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 96 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, February 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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84 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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7.8
Regional rank #96 / 16 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼40%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 8.0%
    Theft accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 6.0%
    Burglary accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Wānaka Waterfront Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Wānaka Waterfront a safe suburb to live in?

    Wānaka Waterfront ranks in the top 70 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 7.7973 per 1,000 residents.

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