9Waitaki District
Waitaki District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 9 out of 10 Very low crime
9/10 in New Zealand · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 9,350 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by New Zealand Police (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 12 | 48.8 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 113 | 459.3 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 8 | 32.5 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 179 | 727.6 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 35 | 142.3 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 66 | 268.3 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 153 | 622 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 12 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 113 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Theft and burglary | 433 |
Questions about crime in Waitaki District
- Is Waitaki District safe?
- Waitaki District: Safety 9 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Waitaki District?
- Waitaki District: Weighted crime: 9,350 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
- Waimate District 10/10
- Central Otago District 10/10
- Mackenzie District 10/10
- Timaru District 8/10
- Dunedin City 5/10
- Queenstown-Lakes District 6/10
- Westland District 9/10
- Ashburton District 9/10
