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Avonside Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Avonside is 70.7602 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 79 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, November 2025, January 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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10 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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70.8
Regional rank #79 / 121 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼24.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 51.2%
    Burglary accounts for 51.2 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 28.9%
    Theft accounts for 28.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 18.2%
    Assault accounts for 18.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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Avonside Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Avonside a safe suburb to live in?

    Avonside ranks in the top 24 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Avonside?

    The annual crime rate in Avonside is 70.7602 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Avonside

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