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Avonhead North Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Avonhead North is 25.0266 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 177 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2022, May 2023, August 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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71 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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25
Regional rank #177 / 47 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼33.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 57.8%
    Theft accounts for 57.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 35.8%
    Burglary accounts for 35.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.7%
    Assault accounts for 3.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Avonhead North a safe suburb to live in?

    Avonhead North ranks in the top 53 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Avonhead North?

    The annual crime rate in Avonhead North is 25.0266 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Avonhead North

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