Addington East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Addington East is 34.2397 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 132 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, April 2023, March 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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28 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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34.2
Regional rank #132 / 102 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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54.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 58.3%
    Theft accounts for 58.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 32.0%
    Burglary accounts for 32.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.5%
    Assault accounts for 7.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.5%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Addington East a safe suburb to live in?

    Addington East ranks in the top 40 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Addington East?

    The annual crime rate in Addington East is 34.2397 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Addington East

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