Cashmere East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Cashmere East is 9.6208 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 270 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, February 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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71 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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9.6
Regional rank #270 / 34 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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11.1%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 16.0%
    Theft accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 10.0%
    Burglary accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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Cashmere East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Cashmere East a safe suburb to live in?

    Cashmere East ranks in the top 82 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Cashmere East?

    The annual crime rate in Cashmere East is 9.6208 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Cashmere East

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