Roseneath-Sawyers Bay
Dunedin City•Otago Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
91
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Crime rate
4.0 per 1,000
Population 1,500
Total crimes (past 12 months)
6
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 200.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#119 / 138
Bottom 14%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Roseneath-Sawyers Bay Overview
Crime Count
No data
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100
Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Most common offences by count were assault (33.3%), burglary (33.3%), and sexual offences (16.7%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Roseneath-Sawyers Bay is 4 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 119 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Feb 2026, Apr 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in February, April, and June 2026.
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