Ōtautau
Southland District•Southland Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
71
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Crime rate
14.0 per 1,000
Population 2,790
Total crimes (past 12 months)
39
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 166.7%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#43 / 64
Bottom 33%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Ōtautau Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were burglary (46.2%), theft (41.0%), and assault (10.3%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Ōtautau is 13.9785 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 43 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, Apr 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in July 2025, April 2026, and June 2026.
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