Waikouaiti

Dunedin CityOtago Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)

100

Crime rate

1.6 per 1,000

Population 1,248

Total crimes (past 12 months)

2

Trend (last 3 months)

→ 0.0%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#124 / 138

Bottom 10%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Waikouaiti Overview

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Assault
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Most common offences by count were assault (50.0%) and burglary (50.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Waikouaiti is 1.6026 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 124 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Mar 2026, Jun 2026.

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Crime activity peaked in March and June 2026.

Waikouaiti crime statistics: common questions

Is Waikouaiti safe?

Waikouaiti recorded 2 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents across about 1,248 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 Waikouaiti?

The crime rate in Waikouaiti is 1.6 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 2 recorded offences across about 1,248 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 Waikouaiti?

The most common offence category in Waikouaiti is assault, with 1 recorded offence in the last 12 months — about 50% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (1).

Is crime going up or down in Waikouaiti?

Recorded offences in Waikouaiti have stayed level 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 Waikouaiti compare with other suburbs in Otago Region?

Waikouaiti ranks 124 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 Waikouaiti only with other suburbs in Otago Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.

Where does the crime data for Waikouaiti come from?

Figures for Waikouaiti, 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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