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Avonhead East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Avonhead East is 28.407 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 161 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2022, October 2022, November 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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48 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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28.4
Regional rank #161 / 79 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼41.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 73.8%
    Theft accounts for 73.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 20.3%
    Burglary accounts for 20.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Avonhead East a safe suburb to live in?

    Avonhead East ranks in the top 49 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Avonhead East?

    The annual crime rate in Avonhead East is 28.407 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Avonhead East

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