Northlake
Safety Score (12-month average)
100
–
Crime rate
0.0 per 1,000
Population 1,095
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 2026Northlake Overview
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Northlake 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 .
Northlake crime statistics: common questions
Is Northlake safe?
Northlake recorded 0 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 0.0 per 1,000 residents across about 1,095 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 Northlake?
The crime rate in Northlake is 0.0 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 0 recorded offences across about 1,095 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 Northlake?
Recorded offences in Northlake 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 Northlake compare with other suburbs in Otago Region?
Northlake 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 Northlake only with other suburbs in Otago Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Northlake come from?
Figures for Northlake, 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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👉 See how safe Northlake is on SafeSuburbs.co.nz