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Charing Cross Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Charing Cross is 12.3874 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 250 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2023, March 2025, July 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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86 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12.4
Regional rank #250 / 11 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲75%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 20.0%
    Burglary accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 7.0%
    Theft accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Charing Cross a safe suburb to live in?

    Charing Cross ranks in the top 76 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Charing Cross?

    The annual crime rate in Charing Cross is 12.3874 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Charing Cross

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