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Wingatui Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wingatui is 29.316 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 30 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2024, November 2024, May 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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53 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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29.3
Regional rank #30 / 27 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲60%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 22.0%
    Theft accounts for 22.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 21.0%
    Burglary accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.0%
    Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 6.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Wingatui a safe suburb to live in?

    Wingatui ranks in the top 22 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Wingatui?

    The annual crime rate in Wingatui is 29.316 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Wingatui

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