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Christchurch Central-East Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Christchurch Central-East is 53.81 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 93 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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27 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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53.8
Regional rank #93 / 149 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲73.1%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 61.7%
    Theft accounts for 61.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 25.5%
    Burglary accounts for 25.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.4%
    Assault accounts for 9.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
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Christchurch Central-East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Christchurch Central-East a safe suburb to live in?

    Christchurch Central-East ranks in the top 28 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Christchurch Central-East?

    The annual crime rate in Christchurch Central-East is 53.81 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Christchurch Central-East

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