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Cashmere West Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Cashmere West is 62.5993 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 84 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2022, November 2022, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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36 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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62.6
Regional rank #84 / 197 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼18.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 65.9%
    Theft accounts for 65.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 24.2%
    Burglary accounts for 24.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.6%
    Assault accounts for 7.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Cashmere West a safe suburb to live in?

    Cashmere West ranks in the top 25 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Cashmere West?

    The annual crime rate in Cashmere West is 62.5993 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Cashmere West

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