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Wānaka West Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wānaka West is 116.849 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 9 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, December 2025, January 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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12 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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116.8
Regional rank #9 / 224 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼54.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 76.3%
    Theft accounts for 76.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.6%
    Assault accounts for 11.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 8.9%
    Burglary accounts for 8.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
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Wānaka West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Wānaka West a safe suburb to live in?

    Wānaka West ranks in the top 7 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Wānaka West?

    The annual crime rate in Wānaka West is 116.849 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Wānaka West

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