Manuherikia-Ida Valleys
Safety Score (12-month average)
94
–
Crime rate
12.7 per 1,000
Population 1,257
Total crimes (past 12 months)
16
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 50.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#79 / 138
Bottom 43%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Police data to August 2026Manuherikia-Ida Valleys Overview
Most common offences by count were burglary (56.3%), theft (31.3%), and assault (12.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Manuherikia-Ida Valleys is 12.7287 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 79 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, May 2026, Aug 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in January, May, and August 2026.
Manuherikia-Ida Valleys crime statistics: common questions
Is Manuherikia-Ida Valleys safe?
Manuherikia-Ida Valleys recorded 16 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 12.7 per 1,000 residents across about 1,257 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 Manuherikia-Ida Valleys?
The crime rate in Manuherikia-Ida Valleys is 12.7 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 16 recorded offences across about 1,257 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 Manuherikia-Ida Valleys?
The most common offence category in Manuherikia-Ida Valleys is burglary, with 9 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 56% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is theft (5).
Is crime going up or down in Manuherikia-Ida Valleys?
Recorded offences in Manuherikia-Ida Valleys have fallen 50.0% 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 Manuherikia-Ida Valleys compare with other suburbs in Otago Region?
Manuherikia-Ida Valleys ranks 79 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 Manuherikia-Ida Valleys only with other suburbs in Otago Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Manuherikia-Ida Valleys come from?
Figures for Manuherikia-Ida Valleys, Central Otago 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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