Christchurch Airport Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Christchurch Airport is 3291.67 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 7 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2023, July 2023, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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3,291.7
Regional rank #7 / 474 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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20.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 85.0%
    Theft accounts for 85.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.1%
    Burglary accounts for 11.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Christchurch Airport a safe suburb to live in?

    Christchurch Airport ranks in the top 2 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Christchurch Airport?

    The annual crime rate in Christchurch Airport is 3291.67 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Christchurch Airport

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