Waikouaiti
Dunedin City•Otago Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
100
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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 2026Waikouaiti Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Burglary
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.
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