Catlins
Clutha District•Otago Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
62
–
Crime rate
19.4 per 1,000
Population 1,389
Total crimes (past 12 months)
27
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 30.8%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#51 / 138
Top 37%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Catlins Overview
Crime Count
No data
0
20
50
100
Assault
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were burglary (66.7%), theft (25.9%), and assault (7.4%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Catlins is 19.4384 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 51 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Feb 2026, Mar 2026, Apr 2026.
Explore crime in nearby locations
Crime activity peaked in February, March, and April 2026.
Looking for a plain-English safety summary?
👉 See how safe Catlins is on SafeSuburbs.co.nz