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Christchurch Central Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Christchurch Central is 12152.4 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 3 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12,152.4
Regional rank #3 / 1,276 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲13.4%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 68.3%
    Theft accounts for 68.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 21.2%
    Assault accounts for 21.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 6.9%
    Burglary accounts for 6.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
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Christchurch Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Christchurch Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Christchurch Central ranks in the top 1 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Christchurch Central?

    The annual crime rate in Christchurch Central is 12152.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Christchurch Central

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