SafeSuburbs Logo SafeSuburbs

West Otago Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

Last updated:

Generates a printable report with charts & summary.

The annual total crime rate in West Otago is 10.8108 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 77 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, October 2022, January 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

i
85 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
i
10.8
Regional rank #77 / 24 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
i
▲60%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 54.0%
    Burglary accounts for 54.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 26.0%
    Theft accounts for 26.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 14.0%
    Assault accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 4.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
View full safety overview for West Otago ›

FAQ

  • Is West Otago a safe suburb to live in?

    West Otago ranks in the top 56 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 10.8108 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for West Otago

For deeper suburb insights visit CrimeStats.co.nz