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Avonhead West Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Avonhead West is 7.2917 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 287 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, October 2025, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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88 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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7.3
Regional rank #287 / 14 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼50%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 9.0%
    Theft accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 4.0%
    Burglary accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Avonhead West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Avonhead West a safe suburb to live in?

    Avonhead West ranks in the top 87 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Avonhead West?

    The annual crime rate in Avonhead West is 7.2917 per 1,000 residents.

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