6Queenstown-Lakes District
Queenstown-Lakes District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 13,599 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 | 32 | 59.5 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 249 | 462.8 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 31 | 57.6 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 162 | 301.1 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 91 | 169.1 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 1,183 | 2,198.9 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 533 | 990.7 | 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 | 32 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 249 |
| Robbery | 31 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,969 |
Questions about crime in Queenstown-Lakes District
- Is Queenstown-Lakes District safe?
- Queenstown-Lakes District: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Queenstown-Lakes District?
- Queenstown-Lakes District: Weighted crime: 13,599 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
- Central Otago District 10/10
- Waitaki District 9/10
- Westland District 9/10
- Mackenzie District 10/10
- Waimate District 10/10
- Gore District 7/10
- Dunedin City 5/10
- Timaru District 8/10
