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Awatea North Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Awatea North is 14.8384 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 222 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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65 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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14.8
Regional rank #222 / 28 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲125%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 16.0%
    Theft accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 8.0%
    Burglary accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Awatea North Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Awatea North a safe suburb to live in?

    Awatea North ranks in the top 67 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Awatea North?

    The annual crime rate in Awatea North is 14.8384 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Awatea North

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