Addington West Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Addington West is 75.01 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 75 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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21 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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75
Regional rank #75 / 187 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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28.6%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 77.5%
    Theft accounts for 77.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 14.4%
    Burglary accounts for 14.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.5%
    Assault accounts for 7.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.

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Addington West Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Addington West a safe suburb to live in?

    Addington West ranks in the top 23 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Addington West?

    The annual crime rate in Addington West is 75.01 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Addington West

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