Glenorchy

Queenstown-Lakes DistrictOtago Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)

100

Crime rate

0.0 per 1,000

Population 519

Total crimes (past 12 months)

0

Trend (last 3 months)

→ 0.0%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#127 / 138

Bottom 8%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Glenorchy Overview

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Most common offence by count was theft (100.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Glenorchy is 0 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 127 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in .

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Glenorchy crime statistics: common questions

Is Glenorchy safe?

Glenorchy recorded 0 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 0.0 per 1,000 residents across about 519 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 Glenorchy?

The crime rate in Glenorchy is 0.0 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 0 recorded offences across about 519 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.

Is crime going up or down in Glenorchy?

Recorded offences in Glenorchy 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 Glenorchy compare with other suburbs in Otago Region?

Glenorchy ranks 127 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 Glenorchy only with other suburbs in Otago Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.

Where does the crime data for Glenorchy come from?

Figures for Glenorchy, Queenstown-Lakes 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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