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Avonhead South Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Avonhead South is 15.3046 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 220 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, October 2025, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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74 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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15.3
Regional rank #220 / 50 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲71.4%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 32.0%
    Theft accounts for 32.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 15.0%
    Burglary accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 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 South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Avonhead South a safe suburb to live in?

    Avonhead South ranks in the top 66 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Avonhead South?

    The annual crime rate in Avonhead South is 15.3046 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Avonhead South

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