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Charleston (Christchurch City) Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Charleston (Christchurch City) is 87.7888 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 69 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, September 2025, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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15 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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87.8
Regional rank #69 / 133 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼36.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 56.4%
    Theft accounts for 56.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 31.6%
    Burglary accounts for 31.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.5%
    Assault accounts for 10.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
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Charleston (Christchurch City) Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Charleston (Christchurch City) a safe suburb to live in?

    Charleston (Christchurch City) ranks in the top 21 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Charleston (Christchurch City)?

    The annual crime rate in Charleston (Christchurch City) is 87.7888 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Charleston (Christchurch City)

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