Inland water Lake Ōhau
Safety Score (12-month average)
100
–
Crime rate
0.0 per 1,000
Population 0
Total crimes (past 12 months)
1
Trend (last 3 months)
→ 0.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#309 / 331
Bottom 7%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Police data to August 2026Inland water Lake Ōhau Overview
Most common offence by count was burglary (100.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Inland water Lake Ōhau is 0 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 309 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in January 2026.
Inland water Lake Ōhau crime statistics: common questions
Is Inland water Lake Ōhau safe?
Inland water Lake Ōhau recorded 1 offence in the last 12 months. It has about 0 residents, which is below the 500-resident threshold we use for comparing rates, so its crime rate per 1,000 people is not a reliable comparison with other suburbs. Judge it on the offence count, not the rate.
What is the most common crime in Inland water Lake Ōhau?
The most common offence category in Inland water Lake Ōhau is burglary, with 1 recorded offence in the last 12 months — about 100% of all offences recorded there.
Is crime going up or down in Inland water Lake Ōhau?
Recorded offences in Inland water Lake Ōhau have stayed level over the most recent three-month period compared with the previous three months. This is a three-month comparison, not a year-on-year one, and short windows move around a lot in small areas.
How does Inland water Lake Ōhau compare with other suburbs in Canterbury Region?
Inland water Lake Ōhau ranks 309 of 331 suburbs in Canterbury Region by crime rate, where 1 is the highest rate. This is a ranking of recorded crime, not a safety rating, and it compares Inland water Lake Ōhau only with other suburbs in Canterbury Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Inland water Lake Ōhau come from?
Figures for Inland water Lake Ōhau, Waitaki District come from New Zealand Police recorded victimisation data, published through police.govt.nz, and are grouped to Stats NZ Statistical Area 2 (SA2) boundaries. They count offences recorded by Police, so they reflect reporting and recording practice as well as underlying offending.
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