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Waverley (Dunedin City) Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waverley (Dunedin City) is 5.28501 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 109 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2023, November 2023, February 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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93 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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5.3
Regional rank #109 / 14 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲50%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 40.0%
    Burglary accounts for 40.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 35.0%
    Theft accounts for 35.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.0%
    Assault accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences 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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FAQ

  • Is Waverley (Dunedin City) a safe suburb to live in?

    Waverley (Dunedin City) ranks in the top 79 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waverley (Dunedin City)?

    The annual crime rate in Waverley (Dunedin City) is 5.28501 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waverley (Dunedin City)

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