Recorded crime

This indicator measures a place where people are safe in their homes, work and public spaces.

Vision

A city where residents feel safe and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

How are we doing?

Dunedin's rate of offences falls in the middle of the 12 largest cities in New Zealand. Auckland was the highest with 1390/10,000 and North Shore the lowest rate at 662/10,000.

The number of offences recorded in the Dunedin area has remained fairly constant at around 12,500-13,500 per year. 

Total Recorded Crime

No. of Offences
2001 13431
2002 12658
2003 13995
2004 13187
2005 12704
2006 12963
2007 12472
2008 13014

Data Source: NZ Police - Southern Region  (Southern District Statistics)

Last reviewed: 18 Mar 2009 4:32pm

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Dunedin City Council