Dunstan-Galloway

Central Otago DistrictOtago Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)

65

Crime rate

22.7 per 1,000

Population 1,980

Total crimes (past 12 months)

45

Trend (last 3 months)

▼ 50.0%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#43 / 138

Top 31%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Dunstan-Galloway Overview

Crime Count
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100
Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft

Most common offences by count were theft (48.9%), burglary (24.4%), and assault (20.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Dunstan-Galloway is 22.7273 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 43 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Dec 2025, Jan 2026, Apr 2026.

Crime activity peaked in December 2025, January 2026, and April 2026.

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