4Ōtorohanga District
Ōtorohanga District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 4 out of 10 Above average crime
4/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 16,318 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 | 11 | 102.8 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 81 | 757 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 2 | 18.7 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 182 | 1,700.9 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 77 | 719.6 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 15 | 140.2 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 76 | 710.3 | 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 81 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft and burglary | 350 |
Questions about crime in Ōtorohanga District
- Is Ōtorohanga District safe?
- Ōtorohanga District: Safety 4 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Ōtorohanga District?
- Ōtorohanga District: Weighted crime: 16,318 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
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- Hamilton City 1/10
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- South Waikato District 2/10
- Matamata-Piako District 8/10
- Rotorua District 1/10
- Taupo District 3/10
