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West Otago Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in West Otago is 24.3243 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 36 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2026, March 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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80 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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24.3
Regional rank #36 / 54 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼37.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 33.0%
    Burglary accounts for 33.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 12.0%
    Theft accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.0%
    Assault accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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West Otago Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is West Otago a safe suburb to live in?

    West Otago ranks in the top 26 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in West Otago?

    The annual crime rate in West Otago is 24.3243 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for West Otago

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