Campus North
Safety Score (12-month average)
12
–
Crime rate
125.4 per 1,000
Population 2,481
Total crimes (past 12 months)
311
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 104.2%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#8 / 138
Top 6%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Campus North Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (83.3%), burglary (10.0%), and assault (5.8%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Campus North is 125.353 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 8 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Mar 2026, Apr 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in March, April, and June 2026.
Campus North crime statistics: common questions
Is Campus North safe?
Campus North recorded 311 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 125.4 per 1,000 residents across about 2,481 residents. These are offences recorded by New Zealand Police, which reflect what was reported and recorded rather than all crime that occurred.
What is the crime rate in Campus North?
The crime rate in Campus North is 125.4 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 311 recorded offences across about 2,481 residents. A rate counts offences against a suburb's resident population, so town centres and commercial areas can show high rates because offences there involve people who do not live there.
What is the most common crime in Campus North?
The most common offence category in Campus North is theft, with 259 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 83% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (31).
Is crime going up or down in Campus North?
Recorded offences in Campus North have risen 104.2% 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 Campus North compare with other suburbs in Otago Region?
Campus North ranks 8 of 138 suburbs in Otago Region by crime rate, where 1 is the highest rate. This is a ranking of recorded crime, not a safety rating, and it compares Campus North only with other suburbs in Otago Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Campus North come from?
Figures for Campus North, Dunedin City 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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