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Avonhead East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Avonhead East is 26.9687 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 168 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, September 2025, December 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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48 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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27
Regional rank #168 / 75 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲100%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 43.0%
    Theft accounts for 43.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 28.0%
    Burglary accounts for 28.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Avonhead East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Avonhead East a safe suburb to live in?

    Avonhead East ranks in the top 51 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 26.9687 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Avonhead East

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