Broad Bay-Portobello
Dunedin City•Otago Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
77
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Crime rate
5.9 per 1,000
Population 1,188
Total crimes (past 12 months)
7
Trend (last 3 months)
→ 0.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#109 / 138
Bottom 21%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Broad Bay-Portobello Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Most common offences by count were burglary (37.5%), assault (25.0%), and sexual offences (25.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Broad Bay-Portobello is 5.8923 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 109 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Feb 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in October 2025, February 2026, and May 2026.
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