Weston Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Weston is 10.2041 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 83 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2022, January 2023, July 2025.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 15.0%
  Burglary accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
• Theft 14.0%
  Theft accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 3.0%
  Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Weston a safe suburb to live in?

  Weston ranks in the top 60 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Weston?

  The annual crime rate in Weston is 10.2041 per 1,000 residents.

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