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Awatea North Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Awatea North is 22.7875 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 189 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2023, September 2023, June 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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72 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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22.8
Regional rank #189 / 43 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼68.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 69.1%
    Theft accounts for 69.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 25.1%
    Burglary accounts for 25.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.6%
    Assault accounts for 3.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Awatea North a safe suburb to live in?

    Awatea North ranks in the top 57 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 22.7875 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Awatea North

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