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The annual total crime rate in Christchurch Central-South is 1826.19 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 11 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2023, June 2023, May 2025.
Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)
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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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1,826.2
Regional rank #11 / 1,534 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼10.2%(improving)
Offence breakdown · past 12 months
Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
Theft77.3%
Theft accounts for 77.3 percent of incidents.
Assault11.8%
Assault accounts for 11.8 percent of incidents.
Burglary9.1%
Burglary accounts for 9.1 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences0.9%
Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion0.9%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
Harm Or Endanger Persons0.0%
Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.0 percent of incidents.
