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Avonhead North Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Avonhead North is 33.0138 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 148 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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42 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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33
Regional rank #148 / 62 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲72.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 38.0%
    Theft accounts for 38.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 20.0%
    Burglary accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Avonhead North Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Avonhead North a safe suburb to live in?

    Avonhead North ranks in the top 45 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 33.0138 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Avonhead North

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