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Christchurch Central-South Safety Snapshot

Canterbury, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Christchurch Central-South is 879.762 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 14 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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879.8
Regional rank #14 / 739 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲45.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 83.8%
    Theft accounts for 83.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 8.8%
    Burglary accounts for 8.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.1%
    Assault accounts for 6.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
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Christchurch Central-South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

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

    Christchurch Central-South ranks in the top 4 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

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

    The annual crime rate in Christchurch Central-South is 879.762 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Christchurch Central-South

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