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Avondale (Christchurch City) Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Avondale (Christchurch City) is 20.475 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 198 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, October 2025, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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64 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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20.5
Regional rank #198 / 50 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼16.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 22.0%
    Theft accounts for 22.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 20.0%
    Burglary accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.0%
    Assault accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
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Avondale (Christchurch City) Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Avondale (Christchurch City) a safe suburb to live in?

    Avondale (Christchurch City) ranks in the top 60 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Avondale (Christchurch City)?

    The annual crime rate in Avondale (Christchurch City) is 20.475 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Avondale (Christchurch City)

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