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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 232 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2022, May 2023, July 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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81 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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15.3
Regional rank #232 / 50 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼21.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 63.6%
    Theft accounts for 63.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 29.0%
    Burglary accounts for 29.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.6%
    Assault accounts for 5.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Avonhead South a safe suburb to live in?

    Avonhead South ranks in the top 70 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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